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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.15, 1,343.01 and 580.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.15, 1,343.01 and 580.10 is: 800.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.15 : 1,343.01 = 580.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.15/1,343.01 = 580.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.15x = 1,343.01 × 580.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.15x = 779,075.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,075.56/973.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.57

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