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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.05, 1,345.54 and 532.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.05, 1,345.54 and 532.95 is: 735.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.05 : 1,345.54 = 532.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.05/1,345.54 = 532.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.05x = 1,345.54 × 532.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.05x = 717,105.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,105.54/975.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.46

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