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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.15, 1,342.92 and 531.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.15, 1,342.92 and 531.06 is: 732.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.15 : 1,342.92 = 531.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.15/1,342.92 = 531.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.15x = 1,342.92 × 531.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.15x = 713,171.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,171.10/973.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.85

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