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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.76, 1,343.82 and 580.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.76, 1,343.82 and 580.70 is: 801.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.76 : 1,343.82 = 580.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.76/1,343.82 = 580.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.76x = 1,343.82 × 580.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.76x = 780,361.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,361.81/973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.39

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