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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.23, 1,347.23 and 534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.23, 1,347.23 and 534.15 is: 737.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.23 : 1,347.23 = 534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.23/1,347.23 = 534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.23x = 1,347.23 × 534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.23x = 719,620.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,620.23/976.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.14

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