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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.67, 1,343.66 and 531.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.67, 1,343.66 and 531.57 is: 733.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.67 : 1,343.66 = 531.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.67/1,343.66 = 531.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.67x = 1,343.66 × 531.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.67x = 714,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,249.35/973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.56

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