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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.28, 1,343.08 and 600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.28, 1,343.08 and 600.24 is: 828.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.28 : 1,343.08 = 600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.28/1,343.08 = 600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.28x = 1,343.08 × 600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.28x = 806,176.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,176.13/973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.31

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