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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.96, 1,344.08 and 581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.96, 1,344.08 and 581 is: 801.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.96 : 1,344.08 = 581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.96/1,344.08 = 581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.96x = 1,344.08 × 581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.96x = 780,910.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,910.48/973.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.79

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