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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.41, 1,347.48 and 534.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.41, 1,347.48 and 534.33 is: 737.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.41 : 1,347.48 = 534.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.41/1,347.48 = 534.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.41x = 1,347.48 × 534.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.41x = 719,998.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,998.99/976.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.39

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