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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.45, 1,344.45 and 755.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.45, 1,344.45 and 755.04 is: 1,042.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.45 : 1,344.45 = 755.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.45/1,344.45 = 755.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.45x = 1,344.45 × 755.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.45x = 1,015,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,113.53/973.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.80

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