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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.77, 1,316.33 and 580.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.77, 1,316.33 and 580.79 is: 801.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.77 : 1,316.33 = 580.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.77/1,316.33 = 580.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.77x = 1,316.33 × 580.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.77x = 764,511.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,511.30/953.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.57

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