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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.89, 1,344.33 and 694.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.89, 1,344.33 and 694.85 is: 959.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.89 : 1,344.33 = 694.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.89/1,344.33 = 694.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.89x = 1,344.33 × 694.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.89x = 934,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,100.98/973.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.14

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