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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.98, 1,342.89 and 580.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.98, 1,342.89 and 580.03 is: 800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.98 : 1,342.89 = 580.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.98/1,342.89 = 580.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.98x = 1,342.89 × 580.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.98x = 778,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,918.17/972.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.55

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