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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.06, 1,342.87 and 553.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.06, 1,342.87 and 553.45 is: 763.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.06 : 1,342.87 = 553.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.06/1,342.87 = 553.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.06x = 1,342.87 × 553.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.06x = 743,214.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,214.36/973.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.79

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