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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.52, 1,343.17 and 600.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.52, 1,343.17 and 600.56 is: 828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.52 : 1,343.17 = 600.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.52/1,343.17 = 600.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.52x = 1,343.17 × 600.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.52x = 806,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,654.18/973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.60

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