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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.37, 1,347.36 and 534.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.37, 1,347.36 and 534.26 is: 737.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.37 : 1,347.36 = 534.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.37/1,347.36 = 534.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.37x = 1,347.36 × 534.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.37x = 719,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,833.82/976.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.26

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