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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.57, 1,343.50 and 531.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.57, 1,343.50 and 531.48 is: 733.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.57 : 1,343.50 = 531.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.57/1,343.50 = 531.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.57x = 1,343.50 × 531.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.57x = 714,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,039.53/973.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.42

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