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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.47, 1,343.33 and 575.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.47, 1,343.33 and 575.15 is: 793.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.47 : 1,343.33 = 575.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.47/1,343.33 = 575.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.47x = 1,343.33 × 575.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.47x = 772,619.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,619.61/973.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.68

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