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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.16, 1,343.04 and 553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.16, 1,343.04 and 553.38 is: 763.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.16 : 1,343.04 = 553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.16/1,343.04 = 553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.16x = 1,343.04 × 553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.16x = 743,211.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,211.48/973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.71

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