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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.46, 1,346.12 and 533.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.46, 1,346.12 and 533.35 is: 736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.46 : 1,346.12 = 533.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.46/1,346.12 = 533.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.46x = 1,346.12 × 533.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.46x = 717,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,954.12/975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.02

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