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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.68, 1,344.60 and 742.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.68, 1,344.60 and 742.32 is: 1,025.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.68 : 1,344.60 = 742.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.68/1,344.60 = 742.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.68x = 1,344.60 × 742.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.68x = 998,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,123.47/973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.10

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