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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.60, 1,344.07 and 600.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.60, 1,344.07 and 600.78 is: 829.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.60 : 1,344.07 = 600.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.60/1,344.07 = 600.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.60x = 1,344.07 × 600.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.60x = 807,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,480.65/973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.38

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