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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.56, 1,343.28 and 619.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.56, 1,343.28 and 619.56 is: 854.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.56 : 1,343.28 = 619.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.56/1,343.28 = 619.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.56x = 1,343.28 × 619.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.56x = 832,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,242.56/973.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.84

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