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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.26, 1,343.49 and 711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.26, 1,343.49 and 711.18 is: 981.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.26 : 1,343.49 = 711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.26/1,343.49 = 711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.26x = 1,343.49 × 711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.26x = 955,463.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,463.22/973.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.71

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