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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.11, 1,341.27 and 723.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.11, 1,341.27 and 723.99 is: 997.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.11 : 1,341.27 = 723.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.11/1,341.27 = 723.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.11x = 1,341.27 × 723.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.11x = 971,066.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,066.07/973.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.90

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