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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.62, 1,343.97 and 600.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.62, 1,343.97 and 600.75 is: 829.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.62 : 1,343.97 = 600.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.62/1,343.97 = 600.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.62x = 1,343.97 × 600.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.62x = 807,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,389.98/973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.27

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