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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.65, 1,343.03 and 693.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.65, 1,343.03 and 693.97 is: 957.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.65 : 1,343.03 = 693.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.65/1,343.03 = 693.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.65x = 1,343.03 × 693.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.65x = 932,023.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,023.38/973.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.25

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