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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.37, 1,315.44 and 580.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.37, 1,315.44 and 580.57 is: 801.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.37 : 1,315.44 = 580.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.37/1,315.44 = 580.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.37x = 1,315.44 × 580.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.37x = 763,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,701.71/953.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.05

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