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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.54, 1,344.09 and 619.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.54, 1,344.09 and 619.66 is: 855.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.54 : 1,344.09 = 619.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.54/1,344.09 = 619.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.54x = 1,344.09 × 619.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.54x = 832,878.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,878.81/973.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.52

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