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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.29, 1,347.25 and 534.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.29, 1,347.25 and 534.18 is: 737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.29 : 1,347.25 = 534.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.29/1,347.25 = 534.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.29x = 1,347.25 × 534.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.29x = 719,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,674.58/976.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.15

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