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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.56, 1,343.24 and 580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.56, 1,343.24 and 580.32 is: 800.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.56 : 1,343.24 = 580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.56/1,343.24 = 580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.56x = 1,343.24 × 580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.56x = 779,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,509.04/973.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.68

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