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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.09, 1,342.83 and 600.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.09, 1,342.83 and 600.22 is: 828.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.09 : 1,342.83 = 600.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.09/1,342.83 = 600.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.09x = 1,342.83 × 600.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.09x = 805,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,993.42/973.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.28

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