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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.69, 1,343.62 and 531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.69, 1,343.62 and 531.60 is: 733.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.69 : 1,343.62 = 531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.69/1,343.62 = 531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.69x = 1,343.62 × 531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.69x = 714,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,268.39/973.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.57

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