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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.72, 1,343.87 and 553.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.72, 1,343.87 and 553.99 is: 764.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.72 : 1,343.87 = 553.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.72/1,343.87 = 553.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.72x = 1,343.87 × 553.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.72x = 744,481.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,481.05/973.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.58

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