Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.38, 1,346 and 533.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 975.38, 1,346 and 533.28 is: 735.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
975.38 : 1,346 = 533.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
975.38/1,346 = 533.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
975.38x = 1,346 × 533.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
975.38x = 717,794.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 717,794.88/975.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735.91
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