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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.80, 1,343.25 and 600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.80, 1,343.25 and 600.12 is: 827.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.80 : 1,343.25 = 600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.80/1,343.25 = 600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.80x = 1,343.25 × 600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.80x = 806,111.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,111.19/973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.80

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