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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.10, 1,342.69 and 580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.10, 1,342.69 and 580.16 is: 800.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.10 : 1,342.69 = 580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.10/1,342.69 = 580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.10x = 1,342.69 × 580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.10x = 778,966.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,966.87/973.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.50

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