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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.48, 1,343.40 and 553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.48, 1,343.40 and 553.84 is: 764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.48 : 1,343.40 = 553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.48/1,343.40 = 553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.48x = 1,343.40 × 553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.48x = 744,028.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,028.66/973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.30

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