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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.17, 1,315.48 and 580.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.17, 1,315.48 and 580.18 is: 800.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.17 : 1,315.48 = 580.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.17/1,315.48 = 580.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.17x = 1,315.48 × 580.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.17x = 763,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,215.19/953.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.71

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