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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.81, 1,343.75 and 554.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.81, 1,343.75 and 554.11 is: 764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.81 : 1,343.75 = 554.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.81/1,343.75 = 554.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.81x = 1,343.75 × 554.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.81x = 744,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,579.18/973.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.60

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