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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.54, 1,346.20 and 533.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.54, 1,346.20 and 533.42 is: 736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.54 : 1,346.20 = 533.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.54/1,346.20 = 533.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.54x = 1,346.20 × 533.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.54x = 718,090.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,090.00/975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.09

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