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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.34, 1,343.16 and 553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.34, 1,343.16 and 553.64 is: 764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.34 : 1,343.16 = 553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.34/1,343.16 = 553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.34x = 1,343.16 × 553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.34x = 743,627.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,627.10/973.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.00

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