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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.48, 1,346.18 and 533.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.48, 1,346.18 and 533.42 is: 736.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.48 : 1,346.18 = 533.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.48/1,346.18 = 533.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.48x = 1,346.18 × 533.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.48x = 718,079.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,079.34/975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.13

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