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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.13, 1,342.91 and 531.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.13, 1,342.91 and 531.03 is: 732.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.13 : 1,342.91 = 531.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.13/1,342.91 = 531.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.13x = 1,342.91 × 531.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.13x = 713,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,125.50/973.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.82

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