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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.01, 1,346.90 and 533.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.01, 1,346.90 and 533.91 is: 736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.01 : 1,346.90 = 533.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.01/1,346.90 = 533.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.01x = 1,346.90 × 533.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.01x = 719,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,120.71/976.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.80

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