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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.70, 1,343.83 and 554.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.70, 1,343.83 and 554.16 is: 764.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.70 : 1,343.83 = 554.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.70/1,343.83 = 554.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.70x = 1,343.83 × 554.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.70x = 744,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,687.69/973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.80

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