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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.28, 1,343.07 and 531.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.28, 1,343.07 and 531.17 is: 732.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.28 : 1,343.07 = 531.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.28/1,343.07 = 531.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.28x = 1,343.07 × 531.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.28x = 713,404.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,404.37/973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.99

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