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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.31, 1,343.12 and 531.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.31, 1,343.12 and 531.21 is: 733.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.31 : 1,343.12 = 531.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.31/1,343.12 = 531.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.31x = 1,343.12 × 531.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.31x = 713,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,478.78/973.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.04

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