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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.38, 1,346.04 and 533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.38, 1,346.04 and 533.25 is: 735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.38 : 1,346.04 = 533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.38/1,346.04 = 533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.38x = 1,346.04 × 533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.38x = 717,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,775.83/975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.90

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