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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.83, 1,344.00 and 554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.83, 1,344.00 and 554.28 is: 764.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.83 : 1,344.00 = 554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.83/1,344.00 = 554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.83x = 1,344.00 × 554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.83x = 744,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,951.63/973.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.97

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