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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.70, 1,316.12 and 580.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.70, 1,316.12 and 580.70 is: 801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.70 : 1,316.12 = 580.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.70/1,316.12 = 580.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.70x = 1,316.12 × 580.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.70x = 764,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,270.88/953.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.37

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