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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.76, 1,343.79 and 531.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.76, 1,343.79 and 531.66 is: 733.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.76 : 1,343.79 = 531.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.76/1,343.79 = 531.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.76x = 1,343.79 × 531.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.76x = 714,439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,439.39/973.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.69

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