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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.16, 1,347.03 and 533.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.16, 1,347.03 and 533.97 is: 736.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.16 : 1,347.03 = 533.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.16/1,347.03 = 533.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.16x = 1,347.03 × 533.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.16x = 719,273.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,273.61/976.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.84

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