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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.52, 1,346.24 and 533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.52, 1,346.24 and 533.46 is: 736.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.52 : 1,346.24 = 533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.52/1,346.24 = 533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.52x = 1,346.24 × 533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.52x = 718,165.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,165.19/975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.19

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