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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973, 1,343.01 and 658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973, 1,343.01 and 658.72 is: 909.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973 : 1,343.01 = 658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973/1,343.01 = 658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973x = 1,343.01 × 658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973x = 884,667.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,667.55/973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.22

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