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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.26, 1,347.27 and 534.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.26, 1,347.27 and 534.21 is: 737.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.26 : 1,347.27 = 534.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.26/1,347.27 = 534.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.26x = 1,347.27 × 534.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.26x = 719,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,725.11/976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.23

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