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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.54, 1,343.50 and 600.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.54, 1,343.50 and 600.31 is: 828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.54 : 1,343.50 = 600.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.54/1,343.50 = 600.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.54x = 1,343.50 × 600.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.54x = 806,509.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,509.77/973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.43

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