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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.23, 1,343.08 and 531.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.23, 1,343.08 and 531.17 is: 733.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.23 : 1,343.08 = 531.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.23/1,343.08 = 531.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.23x = 1,343.08 × 531.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.23x = 713,405.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,405.83/973.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.03

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