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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.19, 1,342.98 and 531.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.19, 1,342.98 and 531.10 is: 732.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.19 : 1,342.98 = 531.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.19/1,342.98 = 531.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.19x = 1,342.98 × 531.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.19x = 713,258.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,258.36/973.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.91

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