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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.90, 1,343.98 and 531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.90, 1,343.98 and 531.80 is: 733.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.90 : 1,343.98 = 531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.90/1,343.98 = 531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.90x = 1,343.98 × 531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.90x = 714,728.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,728.22/973.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.88

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