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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.69, 1,346.45 and 533.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.69, 1,346.45 and 533.59 is: 736.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.69 : 1,346.45 = 533.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.69/1,346.45 = 533.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.69x = 1,346.45 × 533.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.69x = 718,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,456.80/975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.36

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