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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.82, 1,344.09 and 642.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.82, 1,344.09 and 642.30 is: 886.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.82 : 1,344.09 = 642.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.82/1,344.09 = 642.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.82x = 1,344.09 × 642.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.82x = 863,309.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,309.01/973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.52

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