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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.99, 1,316.67 and 561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.99, 1,316.67 and 561.04 is: 774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.99 : 1,316.67 = 561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.99/1,316.67 = 561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.99x = 1,316.67 × 561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.99x = 738,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,704.54/953.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.33

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