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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.13, 1,314.93 and 579.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.13, 1,314.93 and 579.81 is: 799.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.13 : 1,314.93 = 579.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.13/1,314.93 = 579.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.13x = 1,314.93 × 579.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.13x = 762,402.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,402.46/953.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.90

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