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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.62, 1,343.34 and 619.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.62, 1,343.34 and 619.74 is: 855.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.62 : 1,343.34 = 619.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.62/1,343.34 = 619.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.62x = 1,343.34 × 619.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.62x = 832,521.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,521.53/973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.08

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