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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.38, 1,343.27 and 531.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.38, 1,343.27 and 531.31 is: 733.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.38 : 1,343.27 = 531.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.38/1,343.27 = 531.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.38x = 1,343.27 × 531.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.38x = 713,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,692.78/973.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.21

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