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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.59, 1,343.58 and 553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.59, 1,343.58 and 553.92 is: 764.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.59 : 1,343.58 = 553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.59/1,343.58 = 553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.59x = 1,343.58 × 553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.59x = 744,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,235.83/973.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.42

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