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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.60, 1,346.31 and 533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.60, 1,346.31 and 533.48 is: 736.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.60 : 1,346.31 = 533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.60/1,346.31 = 533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.60x = 1,346.31 × 533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.60x = 718,222.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,222.73/975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.19

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