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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.17, 1,342.89 and 553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.17, 1,342.89 and 553.38 is: 763.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.17 : 1,342.89 = 553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.17/1,342.89 = 553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.17x = 1,342.89 × 553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.17x = 743,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,128.47/973.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.62

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