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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.84, 1,346.67 and 533.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.84, 1,346.67 and 533.73 is: 736.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.84 : 1,346.67 = 533.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.84/1,346.67 = 533.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.84x = 1,346.67 × 533.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.84x = 718,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,758.18/975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.55

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