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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.62, 1,343.55 and 531.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.62, 1,343.55 and 531.44 is: 733.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.62 : 1,343.55 = 531.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.62/1,343.55 = 531.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.62x = 1,343.55 × 531.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.62x = 714,010.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,010.90/973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.36

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