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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.55, 1,343.28 and 580.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.55, 1,343.28 and 580.50 is: 800.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.55 : 1,343.28 = 580.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.55/1,343.28 = 580.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.55x = 1,343.28 × 580.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.55x = 779,776.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,776.22/973.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.96

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