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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.64, 1,343.61 and 531.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.64, 1,343.61 and 531.53 is: 733.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.64 : 1,343.61 = 531.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.64/1,343.61 = 531.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.64x = 1,343.61 × 531.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.64x = 714,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,169.02/973.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.50

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