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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.53, 1,343.34 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.53, 1,343.34 and 575.10 is: 793.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.53 : 1,343.34 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.53/1,343.34 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.53x = 1,343.34 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.53x = 772,554.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,554.83/973.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.56

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