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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.85, 1,343.91 and 531.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.85, 1,343.91 and 531.74 is: 733.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.85 : 1,343.91 = 531.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.85/1,343.91 = 531.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.85x = 1,343.91 × 531.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.85x = 714,614.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,614.06/973.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.81

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