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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.12, 1,342.94 and 654.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.12, 1,342.94 and 654.52 is: 903.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.12 : 1,342.94 = 654.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.12/1,342.94 = 654.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.12x = 1,342.94 × 654.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.12x = 878,981.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,981.09/973.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.26

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