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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.71, 1,343.61 and 600.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.71, 1,343.61 and 600.93 is: 829.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.71 : 1,343.61 = 600.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.71/1,343.61 = 600.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.71x = 1,343.61 × 600.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.71x = 807,415.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,415.56/973.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.22

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