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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.88, 1,343.96 and 531.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.88, 1,343.96 and 531.82 is: 733.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.88 : 1,343.96 = 531.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.88/1,343.96 = 531.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.88x = 1,343.96 × 531.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.88x = 714,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,744.81/973.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.91

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