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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.39, 1,346.03 and 533.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.39, 1,346.03 and 533.27 is: 735.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.39 : 1,346.03 = 533.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.39/1,346.03 = 533.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.39x = 1,346.03 × 533.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.39x = 717,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,788.02/975.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.90

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