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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.20, 1,315.43 and 580.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.20, 1,315.43 and 580.20 is: 800.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.20 : 1,315.43 = 580.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.20/1,315.43 = 580.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.20x = 1,315.43 × 580.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.20x = 763,205.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,205.91/953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.68

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