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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.98, 1,344.27 and 581.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.98, 1,344.27 and 581.03 is: 801.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.98 : 1,344.27 = 581.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.98/1,344.27 = 581.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.98x = 1,344.27 × 581.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.98x = 781,061.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,061.20/973.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.93

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