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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.18, 1,343.67 and 600.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.18, 1,343.67 and 600.28 is: 828.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.18 : 1,343.67 = 600.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.18/1,343.67 = 600.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.18x = 1,343.67 × 600.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.18x = 806,578.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,578.23/973.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.81

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