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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.35, 1,343.39 and 580.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.35, 1,343.39 and 580.59 is: 801.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.35 : 1,343.39 = 580.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.35/1,343.39 = 580.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.35x = 1,343.39 × 580.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.35x = 779,955.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,955.90/973.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.31

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