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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.13, 1,345.66 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.13, 1,345.66 and 533.04 is: 735.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.13 : 1,345.66 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.13/1,345.66 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.13x = 1,345.66 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.13x = 717,284.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,284.23/975.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.58

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