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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.97, 1,316.01 and 580.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.97, 1,316.01 and 580.56 is: 800.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.97 : 1,316.01 = 580.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.97/1,316.01 = 580.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.97x = 1,316.01 × 580.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.97x = 764,022.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,022.77/953.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.89

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