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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.18, 1,347.10 and 534.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.18, 1,347.10 and 534.10 is: 737.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.18 : 1,347.10 = 534.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.18/1,347.10 = 534.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.18x = 1,347.10 × 534.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.18x = 719,486.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,486.11/976.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.04

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