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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.32, 1,342.85 and 600.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.32, 1,342.85 and 600.38 is: 828.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.32 : 1,342.85 = 600.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.32/1,342.85 = 600.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.32x = 1,342.85 × 600.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.32x = 806,215.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,215.60/973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.32

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