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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.84, 1,344.09 and 554.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.84, 1,344.09 and 554.23 is: 764.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.84 : 1,344.09 = 554.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.84/1,344.09 = 554.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.84x = 1,344.09 × 554.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.84x = 744,935.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,935.00/973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.95

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