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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.09, 1,345.63 and 533.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.09, 1,345.63 and 533.00 is: 735.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.09 : 1,345.63 = 533.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.09/1,345.63 = 533.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.09x = 1,345.63 × 533.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.09x = 717,211.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,211.40/975.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.54

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