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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.25, 1,347.17 and 534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.25, 1,347.17 and 534.20 is: 737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.25 : 1,347.17 = 534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.25/1,347.17 = 534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.25x = 1,347.17 × 534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.25x = 719,648.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,648.81/976.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.15

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