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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.01, 1,345.52 and 532.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.01, 1,345.52 and 532.92 is: 735.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.01 : 1,345.52 = 532.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.01/1,345.52 = 532.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.01x = 1,345.52 × 532.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.01x = 717,045.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,045.13/975.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.42

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