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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.33, 1,345.92 and 533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.33, 1,345.92 and 533.22 is: 735.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.33 : 1,345.92 = 533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.33/1,345.92 = 533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.33x = 1,345.92 × 533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.33x = 717,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,671.46/975.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.82

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