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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.71, 1,344.06 and 601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.71, 1,344.06 and 601.32 is: 830.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.71 : 1,344.06 = 601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.71/1,344.06 = 601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.71x = 1,344.06 × 601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.71x = 808,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,210.16/973.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.03

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