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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.51, 1,343.42 and 531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.51, 1,343.42 and 531.40 is: 733.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.51 : 1,343.42 = 531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.51/1,343.42 = 531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.51x = 1,343.42 × 531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.51x = 713,893.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,893.39/973.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.32

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