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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.60, 1,343.67 and 554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.60, 1,343.67 and 554.02 is: 764.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.60 : 1,343.67 = 554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.60/1,343.67 = 554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.60x = 1,343.67 × 554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.60x = 744,420.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,420.05/973.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.61

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