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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.08, 1,343.23 and 658.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.08, 1,343.23 and 658.19 is: 908.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.08 : 1,343.23 = 658.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.08/1,343.23 = 658.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.08x = 1,343.23 × 658.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.08x = 884,102.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,102.20/973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.56

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