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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.52, 1,343.40 and 531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.52, 1,343.40 and 531.40 is: 733.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.52 : 1,343.40 = 531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.52/1,343.40 = 531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.52x = 1,343.40 × 531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.52x = 713,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,882.76/973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.30

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