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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.73, 1,342.83 and 600.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.73, 1,342.83 and 600.02 is: 828.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.73 : 1,342.83 = 600.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.73/1,342.83 = 600.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.73x = 1,342.83 × 600.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.73x = 805,724.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,724.86/972.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.31

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