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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.27, 1,315.24 and 580.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.27, 1,315.24 and 580.57 is: 801.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.27 : 1,315.24 = 580.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.27/1,315.24 = 580.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.27x = 1,315.24 × 580.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.27x = 763,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,584.15/953.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.02

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