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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.13, 1,347.04 and 534.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.13, 1,347.04 and 534.04 is: 736.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.13 : 1,347.04 = 534.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.13/1,347.04 = 534.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.13x = 1,347.04 × 534.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.13x = 719,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,373.24/976.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.96

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