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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.34, 1,343.27 and 580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.34, 1,343.27 and 580.38 is: 800.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.34 : 1,343.27 = 580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.34/1,343.27 = 580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.34x = 1,343.27 × 580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.34x = 779,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,607.04/973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.96

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