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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.08, 1,343.16 and 600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.08, 1,343.16 and 600.12 is: 828.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.08 : 1,343.16 = 600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.08/1,343.16 = 600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.08x = 1,343.16 × 600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.08x = 806,057.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,057.18/973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.36

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