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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.22, 1,342.86 and 580.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.22, 1,342.86 and 580.28 is: 800.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.22 : 1,342.86 = 580.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.22/1,342.86 = 580.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.22x = 1,342.86 × 580.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.22x = 779,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,234.80/973.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.68

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