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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.66, 1,343.58 and 531.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.66, 1,343.58 and 531.54 is: 733.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.66 : 1,343.58 = 531.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.66/1,343.58 = 531.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.66x = 1,343.58 × 531.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.66x = 714,166.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,166.51/973.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.49

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