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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.88, 1,343.74 and 659.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.88, 1,343.74 and 659.19 is: 909.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.88 : 1,343.74 = 659.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.88/1,343.74 = 659.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.88x = 1,343.74 × 659.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.88x = 885,779.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,779.97/973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.54

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