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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.26, 1,345.89 and 533.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.26, 1,345.89 and 533.19 is: 735.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.26 : 1,345.89 = 533.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.26/1,345.89 = 533.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.26x = 1,345.89 × 533.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.26x = 717,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,609.04/975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.81

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