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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.23, 1,347.21 and 534.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.23, 1,347.21 and 534.13 is: 737.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.23 : 1,347.21 = 534.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.23/1,347.21 = 534.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.23x = 1,347.21 × 534.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.23x = 719,589.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,589.47/976.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.11

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