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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.96, 1,342.56 and 580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.96, 1,342.56 and 580.16 is: 800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.96 : 1,342.56 = 580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.96/1,342.56 = 580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.96x = 1,342.56 × 580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.96x = 778,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,899.61/972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.55

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