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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.20, 1,342.88 and 580.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.20, 1,342.88 and 580.08 is: 800.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.20 : 1,342.88 = 580.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.20/1,342.88 = 580.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.20x = 1,342.88 × 580.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.20x = 778,974.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,974.93/973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.43

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