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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.16, 1,342.68 and 580.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.16, 1,342.68 and 580.04 is: 800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.16 : 1,342.68 = 580.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.16/1,342.68 = 580.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.16x = 1,342.68 × 580.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.16x = 778,808.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,808.11/973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.29

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