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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.47, 1,346.13 and 533.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.47, 1,346.13 and 533.37 is: 736.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.47 : 1,346.13 = 533.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.47/1,346.13 = 533.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.47x = 1,346.13 × 533.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.47x = 717,985.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,985.36/975.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.04

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