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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.77, 1,346.59 and 533.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.77, 1,346.59 and 533.69 is: 736.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.77 : 1,346.59 = 533.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.77/1,346.59 = 533.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.77x = 1,346.59 × 533.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.77x = 718,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,661.62/975.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.51

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