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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.97, 1,344.09 and 531.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.97, 1,344.09 and 531.88 is: 734.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.97 : 1,344.09 = 531.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.97/1,344.09 = 531.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.97x = 1,344.09 × 531.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.97x = 714,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,894.59/973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.00

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