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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.50, 1,346.10 and 533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.50, 1,346.10 and 533.40 is: 736.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.50 : 1,346.10 = 533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.50/1,346.10 = 533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.50x = 1,346.10 × 533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.50x = 718,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,009.74/975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.05

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