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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.22, 1,343.05 and 531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.22, 1,343.05 and 531.12 is: 732.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.22 : 1,343.05 = 531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.22/1,343.05 = 531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.22x = 1,343.05 × 531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.22x = 713,324.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,324.42/973.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.96

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