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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.27, 1,345.91 and 533.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.27, 1,345.91 and 533.19 is: 735.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.27 : 1,345.91 = 533.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.27/1,345.91 = 533.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.27x = 1,345.91 × 533.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.27x = 717,623.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,623.09/975.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.82

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