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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.75, 1,346.55 and 533.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.75, 1,346.55 and 533.66 is: 736.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.75 : 1,346.55 = 533.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.75/1,346.55 = 533.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.75x = 1,346.55 × 533.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.75x = 718,604.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,604.00/975.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.47

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