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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.15, 1,315.64 and 580.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.15, 1,315.64 and 580.46 is: 801.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.15 : 1,315.64 = 580.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.15/1,315.64 = 580.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.15x = 1,315.64 × 580.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.15x = 763,676.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,676.39/953.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.21

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