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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.33, 1,343.58 and 658.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.33, 1,343.58 and 658.44 is: 908.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.33 : 1,343.58 = 658.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.33/1,343.58 = 658.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.33x = 1,343.58 × 658.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.33x = 884,663.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,663.52/973.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.91

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