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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.29, 1,342.96 and 547.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.29, 1,342.96 and 547.80 is: 755.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.29 : 1,342.96 = 547.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.29/1,342.96 = 547.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.29x = 1,342.96 × 547.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.29x = 735,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,673.49/973.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.86

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