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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.20, 1,315.43 and 580.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.20, 1,315.43 and 580.19 is: 800.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.20 : 1,315.43 = 580.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.20/1,315.43 = 580.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.20x = 1,315.43 × 580.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.20x = 763,199.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,199.33/953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.67

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