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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.04, 1,345.56 and 532.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.04, 1,345.56 and 532.94 is: 735.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.04 : 1,345.56 = 532.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.04/1,345.56 = 532.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.04x = 1,345.56 × 532.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.04x = 717,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,102.75/975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.46

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