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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.52, 1,343.88 and 580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.52, 1,343.88 and 580.88 is: 801.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.52 : 1,343.88 = 580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.52/1,343.88 = 580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.52x = 1,343.88 × 580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.52x = 780,633.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,633.01/973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.87

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