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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.30, 1,343.60 and 574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.30, 1,343.60 and 574.84 is: 793.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.30 : 1,343.60 = 574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.30/1,343.60 = 574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.30x = 1,343.60 × 574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.30x = 772,355.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,355.02/973.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.54

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