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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.63, 1,343.82 and 642.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.63, 1,343.82 and 642.09 is: 886.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.63 : 1,343.82 = 642.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.63/1,343.82 = 642.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.63x = 1,343.82 × 642.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.63x = 862,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,853.38/973.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.22

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