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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.06, 1,345.56 and 543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.06, 1,345.56 and 543.84 is: 750.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.06 : 1,345.56 = 543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.06/1,345.56 = 543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.06x = 1,345.56 × 543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.06x = 731,769.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,769.35/975.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.49

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