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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.25, 1,347.22 and 534.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.25, 1,347.22 and 534.15 is: 737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.25 : 1,347.22 = 534.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.25/1,347.22 = 534.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.25x = 1,347.22 × 534.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.25x = 719,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,623.52/976.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.13

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