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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973, 1,342.82 and 553.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973, 1,342.82 and 553.49 is: 763.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973 : 1,342.82 = 553.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973/1,342.82 = 553.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973x = 1,342.82 × 553.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973x = 743,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,237.44/973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.86

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