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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.67, 1,343.63 and 580.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.67, 1,343.63 and 580.91 is: 801.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.67 : 1,343.63 = 580.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.67/1,343.63 = 580.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.67x = 1,343.63 × 580.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.67x = 780,525.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,525.20/973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.63

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