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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.50, 1,343.41 and 531.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.50, 1,343.41 and 531.37 is: 733.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.50 : 1,343.41 = 531.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.50/1,343.41 = 531.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.50x = 1,343.41 × 531.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.50x = 713,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,847.77/973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.28

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