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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.49, 1,343.32 and 575.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.49, 1,343.32 and 575.37 is: 793.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.49 : 1,343.32 = 575.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.49/1,343.32 = 575.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.49x = 1,343.32 × 575.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.49x = 772,904.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,904.59/973.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.96

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