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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.70, 1,343.70 and 531.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.70, 1,343.70 and 531.59 is: 733.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.70 : 1,343.70 = 531.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.70/1,343.70 = 531.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.70x = 1,343.70 × 531.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.70x = 714,298.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,298.18/973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.60

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