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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.63, 1,343.56 and 531.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.63, 1,343.56 and 531.52 is: 733.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.63 : 1,343.56 = 531.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.63/1,343.56 = 531.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.63x = 1,343.56 × 531.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.63x = 714,129.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,129.01/973.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.47

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