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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.53, 1,343.48 and 531.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.53, 1,343.48 and 531.43 is: 733.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.53 : 1,343.48 = 531.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.53/1,343.48 = 531.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.53x = 1,343.48 × 531.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.53x = 713,959.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,959.56/973.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.37

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