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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.63, 1,316.40 and 580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.63, 1,316.40 and 580.73 is: 801.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.63 : 1,316.40 = 580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.63/1,316.40 = 580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.63x = 1,316.40 × 580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.63x = 764,466.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,466.39/953.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.64

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