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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.67, 1,342.78 and 725.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.67, 1,342.78 and 725.61 is: 1,000.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.67 : 1,342.78 = 725.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.67/1,342.78 = 725.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.67x = 1,342.78 × 725.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.67x = 974,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,334.60/973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.68

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