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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.09, 1,345.60 and 533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.09, 1,345.60 and 533 is: 735.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.09 : 1,345.60 = 533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.09/1,345.60 = 533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.09x = 1,345.60 × 533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.09x = 717,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,204.80/975.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.53

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