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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.70, 1,343.82 and 580.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.70, 1,343.82 and 580.72 is: 801.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.70 : 1,343.82 = 580.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.70/1,343.82 = 580.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.70x = 1,343.82 × 580.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.70x = 780,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,383.15/973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.46

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