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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.09, 1,340.94 and 692.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.09, 1,340.94 and 692.54 is: 954.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.09 : 1,340.94 = 692.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.09/1,340.94 = 692.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.09x = 1,340.94 × 692.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.09x = 928,658.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,658.31/973.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.34

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