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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.90, 1,342.62 and 580.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.90, 1,342.62 and 580.05 is: 800.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.90 : 1,342.62 = 580.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.90/1,342.62 = 580.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.90x = 1,342.62 × 580.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.90x = 778,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,786.73/972.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.48

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