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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.22, 1,465.35 and 733.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.22, 1,465.35 and 733.30 is: 1,101.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.22 : 1,465.35 = 733.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.22/1,465.35 = 733.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.22x = 1,465.35 × 733.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.22x = 1,074,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,541.16/975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.84

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