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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.14, 1,345.66 and 533.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.14, 1,345.66 and 533.03 is: 735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.14 : 1,345.66 = 533.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.14/1,345.66 = 533.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.14x = 1,345.66 × 533.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.14x = 717,279.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,279.66/975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.57

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