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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.97, 1,316.53 and 580.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.97, 1,316.53 and 580.89 is: 801.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.97 : 1,316.53 = 580.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.97/1,316.53 = 580.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.97x = 1,316.53 × 580.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.97x = 764,759.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,759.11/953.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.66

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