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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.27, 1,343.33 and 580.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.27, 1,343.33 and 580.52 is: 801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.27 : 1,343.33 = 580.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.27/1,343.33 = 580.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.27x = 1,343.33 × 580.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.27x = 779,828.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,828.27/973.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.25

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