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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.13, 1,342.10 and 579.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.13, 1,342.10 and 579.87 is: 799.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.13 : 1,342.10 = 579.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.13/1,342.10 = 579.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.13x = 1,342.10 × 579.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.13x = 778,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,244.98/973.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.74

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