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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.97, 1,343.49 and 693.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.97, 1,343.49 and 693.59 is: 956.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.97 : 1,343.49 = 693.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.97/1,343.49 = 693.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.97x = 1,343.49 × 693.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.97x = 931,824.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,824.51/973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.73

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