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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.21, 1,345.78 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.21, 1,345.78 and 533.12 is: 735.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.21 : 1,345.78 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.21/1,345.78 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.21x = 1,345.78 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.21x = 717,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,462.23/975.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.70

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