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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.89, 1,343.88 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.89, 1,343.88 and 554.24 is: 764.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.89 : 1,343.88 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.89/1,343.88 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.89x = 1,343.88 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.89x = 744,835.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,835.41/973.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.80

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