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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.24, 1,342.96 and 580.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.24, 1,342.96 and 580.18 is: 800.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.24 : 1,342.96 = 580.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.24/1,342.96 = 580.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.24x = 1,342.96 × 580.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.24x = 779,158.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,158.53/973.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.58

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