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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.03, 1,323.41 and 560.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.03, 1,323.41 and 560.73 is: 773.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.03 : 1,323.41 = 560.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.03/1,323.41 = 560.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.03x = 1,323.41 × 560.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.03x = 742,072.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,072.89/959.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.78

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