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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.48, 1,342.16 and 580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.48, 1,342.16 and 580.36 is: 800.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.48 : 1,342.16 = 580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.48/1,342.16 = 580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.48x = 1,342.16 × 580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.48x = 778,935.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,935.98/973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.16

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