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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.16, 1,347.12 and 534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.16, 1,347.12 and 534.08 is: 737.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.16 : 1,347.12 = 534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.16/1,347.12 = 534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.16x = 1,347.12 × 534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.16x = 719,469.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,469.85/976.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.04

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