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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.28, 1,347.21 and 534.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.28, 1,347.21 and 534.19 is: 737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.28 : 1,347.21 = 534.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.28/1,347.21 = 534.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.28x = 1,347.21 × 534.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.28x = 719,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,666.11/976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.15

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