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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.20, 1,343.30 and 662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.20, 1,343.30 and 662.88 is: 914.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.20 : 1,343.30 = 662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.20/1,343.30 = 662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.20x = 1,343.30 × 662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.20x = 890,446.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,446.70/973.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.97

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