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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.85, 1,343.85 and 531.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.85, 1,343.85 and 531.73 is: 733.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.85 : 1,343.85 = 531.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.85/1,343.85 = 531.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.85x = 1,343.85 × 531.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.85x = 714,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,558.64/973.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.75

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