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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.02, 1,316.02 and 560.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.02, 1,316.02 and 560.96 is: 773.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.02 : 1,316.02 = 560.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.02/1,316.02 = 560.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.02x = 1,316.02 × 560.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.02x = 738,234.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,234.58/954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.81

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