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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.02, 1,342.80 and 553.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.02, 1,342.80 and 553.41 is: 763.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.02 : 1,342.80 = 553.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.02/1,342.80 = 553.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.02x = 1,342.80 × 553.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.02x = 743,112.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,112.23/973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.72

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