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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.83, 1,341.93 and 673.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.83, 1,341.93 and 673.61 is: 929.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.83 : 1,341.93 = 673.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.83/1,341.93 = 673.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.83x = 1,341.93 × 673.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.83x = 903,930.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,930.76/972.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.18

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