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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973, 1,343.82 and 642.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973, 1,343.82 and 642.88 is: 887.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973 : 1,343.82 = 642.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973/1,343.82 = 642.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973x = 1,343.82 × 642.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973x = 863,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,915.00/973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.89

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