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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.32, 1,343.08 and 553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.32, 1,343.08 and 553.64 is: 763.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.32 : 1,343.08 = 553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.32/1,343.08 = 553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.32x = 1,343.08 × 553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.32x = 743,576.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,576.79/973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.96

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