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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.12, 1,342.78 and 559.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.12, 1,342.78 and 559.12 is: 771.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.12 : 1,342.78 = 559.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.12/1,342.78 = 559.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.12x = 1,342.78 × 559.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.12x = 750,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,775.15/973.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.51

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