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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.07, 1,346.98 and 534.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.07, 1,346.98 and 534.01 is: 736.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.07 : 1,346.98 = 534.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.07/1,346.98 = 534.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.07x = 1,346.98 × 534.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.07x = 719,300.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,300.79/976.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.94

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