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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.73, 1,316.17 and 580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.73, 1,316.17 and 580.73 is: 801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.73 : 1,316.17 = 580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.73/1,316.17 = 580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.73x = 1,316.17 × 580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.73x = 764,331.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,331.37/953.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.41

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