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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.76, 1,343.56 and 580.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.76, 1,343.56 and 580.60 is: 801.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.76 : 1,343.56 = 580.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.76/1,343.56 = 580.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.76x = 1,343.56 × 580.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.76x = 780,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,070.94/973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.09

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