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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.76, 1,343.74 and 580.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.76, 1,343.74 and 580.80 is: 801.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.76 : 1,343.74 = 580.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.76/1,343.74 = 580.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.76x = 1,343.74 × 580.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.76x = 780,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,444.19/973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.47

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