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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.15, 1,345.68 and 533.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.15, 1,345.68 and 533.07 is: 735.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.15 : 1,345.68 = 533.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.15/1,345.68 = 533.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.15x = 1,345.68 × 533.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.15x = 717,341.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,341.64/975.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.62

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