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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.85, 1,343.70 and 554.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.85, 1,343.70 and 554.10 is: 764.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.85 : 1,343.70 = 554.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.85/1,343.70 = 554.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.85x = 1,343.70 × 554.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.85x = 744,544.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,544.17/973.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.54

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