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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.66, 1,343.55 and 548.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.66, 1,343.55 and 548.26 is: 756.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.66 : 1,343.55 = 548.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.66/1,343.55 = 548.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.66x = 1,343.55 × 548.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.66x = 736,614.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,614.72/973.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.54

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