Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.10, 1,347 and 534
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 976.10, 1,347 and 534 is: 736.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
976.10 : 1,347 = 534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
976.10/1,347 = 534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
976.10x = 1,347 × 534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
976.10x = 719,298 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 719,298/976.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736.91
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