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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.59, 1,346.30 and 533.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.59, 1,346.30 and 533.49 is: 736.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.59 : 1,346.30 = 533.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.59/1,346.30 = 533.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.59x = 1,346.30 × 533.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.59x = 718,234.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,234.87/975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.20

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