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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.36, 1,346.04 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.36, 1,346.04 and 533.28 is: 735.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.36 : 1,346.04 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.36/1,346.04 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.36x = 1,346.04 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.36x = 717,816.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,816.21/975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.95

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