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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.33, 1,347.35 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.33, 1,347.35 and 534.24 is: 737.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.33 : 1,347.35 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.33/1,347.35 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.33x = 1,347.35 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.33x = 719,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,800.54/976.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.25

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