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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.87, 1,343.53 and 659.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.87, 1,343.53 and 659.50 is: 909.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.87 : 1,343.53 = 659.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.87/1,343.53 = 659.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.87x = 1,343.53 × 659.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.87x = 886,058.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,058.04/973.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.83

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