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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.74, 1,343.82 and 580.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.74, 1,343.82 and 580.98 is: 801.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.74 : 1,343.82 = 580.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.74/1,343.82 = 580.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.74x = 1,343.82 × 580.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.74x = 780,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,732.54/973.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.79

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