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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.10, 1,347.01 and 533.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.10, 1,347.01 and 533.99 is: 736.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.10 : 1,347.01 = 533.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.10/1,347.01 = 533.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.10x = 1,347.01 × 533.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.10x = 719,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,287.20/976.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.90

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