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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.02, 1,316.36 and 560.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.02, 1,316.36 and 560.90 is: 773.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.02 : 1,316.36 = 560.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.02/1,316.36 = 560.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.02x = 1,316.36 × 560.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.02x = 738,341.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,341.14/954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.93

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