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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.98, 1,344.06 and 580.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.98, 1,344.06 and 580.77 is: 801.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.98 : 1,344.06 = 580.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.98/1,344.06 = 580.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.98x = 1,344.06 × 580.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.98x = 780,589.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,589.73/973.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.44

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