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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.09, 1,342.84 and 531

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.09, 1,342.84 and 531 is: 732.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.09 : 1,342.84 = 531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.09/1,342.84 = 531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.09x = 1,342.84 × 531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.09x = 713,048.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,048.04/973.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.77

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