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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.38, 1,342.62 and 600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.38, 1,342.62 and 600.24 is: 827.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.38 : 1,342.62 = 600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.38/1,342.62 = 600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.38x = 1,342.62 × 600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.38x = 805,894.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,894.23/973.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.93

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