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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.19, 1,343.15 and 580.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.19, 1,343.15 and 580.44 is: 801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.19 : 1,343.15 = 580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.19/1,343.15 = 580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.19x = 1,343.15 × 580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.19x = 779,615.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,615.08/973.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.10

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