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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.68, 1,342.92 and 580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.68, 1,342.92 and 580.62 is: 800.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.68 : 1,342.92 = 580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.68/1,342.92 = 580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.68x = 1,342.92 × 580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.68x = 779,726.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,726.21/973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.80

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