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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.01, 1,343.05 and 580.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.01, 1,343.05 and 580.26 is: 800.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.01 : 1,343.05 = 580.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.01/1,343.05 = 580.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.01x = 1,343.05 × 580.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.01x = 779,321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,321.78/973.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.94

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