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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.10, 1,316.27 and 580.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.10, 1,316.27 and 580.78 is: 801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.10 : 1,316.27 = 580.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.10/1,316.27 = 580.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.10x = 1,316.27 × 580.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.10x = 764,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,453.81/954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.23

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