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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.77, 1,343.61 and 600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.77, 1,343.61 and 600.60 is: 828.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.77 : 1,343.61 = 600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.77/1,343.61 = 600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.77x = 1,343.61 × 600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.77x = 806,972.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,972.17/973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.71

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