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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.20, 1,347.20 and 534.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.20, 1,347.20 and 534.14 is: 737.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.20 : 1,347.20 = 534.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.20/1,347.20 = 534.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.20x = 1,347.20 × 534.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.20x = 719,593.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,593.41/976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.14

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