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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.17, 1,315.54 and 580.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.17, 1,315.54 and 580.47 is: 801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.17 : 1,315.54 = 580.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.17/1,315.54 = 580.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.17x = 1,315.54 × 580.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.17x = 763,627.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,627.30/953.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.15

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