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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.98, 1,346.86 and 533.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.98, 1,346.86 and 533.92 is: 736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.98 : 1,346.86 = 533.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.98/1,346.86 = 533.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.98x = 1,346.86 × 533.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.98x = 719,115.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,115.49/975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.81

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