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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.37, 1,315.04 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.37, 1,315.04 and 579.96 is: 799.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.37 : 1,315.04 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.37/1,315.04 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.37x = 1,315.04 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.37x = 762,667.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,667.70/953.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.97

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