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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.42, 1,343.28 and 580.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.42, 1,343.28 and 580.16 is: 800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.42 : 1,343.28 = 580.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.42/1,343.28 = 580.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.42x = 1,343.28 × 580.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.42x = 779,322.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,322.86/973.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.60

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