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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.21, 1,459.78 and 543.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.21, 1,459.78 and 543.10 is: 814.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.21 : 1,459.78 = 543.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.21/1,459.78 = 543.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.21x = 1,459.78 × 543.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.21x = 792,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,806.52/973.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.63

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