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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.23, 1,343.02 and 580.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.23, 1,343.02 and 580.02 is: 800.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.23 : 1,343.02 = 580.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.23/1,343.02 = 580.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.23x = 1,343.02 × 580.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.23x = 778,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,978.46/973.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.41

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