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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.18, 1,342.97 and 600.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.18, 1,342.97 and 600.01 is: 828.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.18 : 1,342.97 = 600.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.18/1,342.97 = 600.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.18x = 1,342.97 × 600.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.18x = 805,795.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,795.43/973.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.00

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