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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.29, 1,343.75 and 619.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.29, 1,343.75 and 619.41 is: 855.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.29 : 1,343.75 = 619.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.29/1,343.75 = 619.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.29x = 1,343.75 × 619.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.29x = 832,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,329.09/973.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.17

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