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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.93, 1,344.20 and 575.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.93, 1,344.20 and 575.57 is: 794.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.93 : 1,344.20 = 575.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.93/1,344.20 = 575.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.93x = 1,344.20 × 575.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.93x = 773,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,681.19/973.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.39

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