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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.73, 1,343.71 and 554.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.73, 1,343.71 and 554.07 is: 764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.73 : 1,343.71 = 554.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.73/1,343.71 = 554.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.73x = 1,343.71 × 554.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.73x = 744,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,509.40/973.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.60

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