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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.88, 1,343.91 and 531.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.88, 1,343.91 and 531.77 is: 733.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.88 : 1,343.91 = 531.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.88/1,343.91 = 531.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.88x = 1,343.91 × 531.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.88x = 714,644.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,644.30/973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.82

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