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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.72, 1,316.23 and 580.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.72, 1,316.23 and 580.65 is: 801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.72 : 1,316.23 = 580.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.72/1,316.23 = 580.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.72x = 1,316.23 × 580.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.72x = 764,268.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,268.95/953.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.36

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