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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.37, 1,343.20 and 553.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.37, 1,343.20 and 553.83 is: 764.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.37 : 1,343.20 = 553.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.37/1,343.20 = 553.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.37x = 1,343.20 × 553.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.37x = 743,899.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,899.07/973.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.25

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