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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.78, 1,343.48 and 554.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.78, 1,343.48 and 554.08 is: 764.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.78 : 1,343.48 = 554.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.78/1,343.48 = 554.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.78x = 1,343.48 × 554.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.78x = 744,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,395.40/973.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.44

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