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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.55, 1,316.00 and 580.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.55, 1,316.00 and 580.55 is: 801.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.55 : 1,316.00 = 580.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.55/1,316.00 = 580.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.55x = 1,316.00 × 580.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.55x = 764,004.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,004.19/953.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.22

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