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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.38, 1,343.26 and 580.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.38, 1,343.26 and 580.38 is: 800.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.38 : 1,343.26 = 580.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.38/1,343.26 = 580.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.38x = 1,343.26 × 580.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.38x = 779,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,601.24/973.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.92

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