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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.74, 1,346.43 and 533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.74, 1,346.43 and 533.54 is: 736.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.74 : 1,346.43 = 533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.74/1,346.43 = 533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.74x = 1,346.43 × 533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.74x = 718,367.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,367.53/975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.23

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