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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.85, 1,316.71 and 580.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.85, 1,316.71 and 580.94 is: 801.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.85 : 1,316.71 = 580.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.85/1,316.71 = 580.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.85x = 1,316.71 × 580.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.85x = 764,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,929.51/953.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.94

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