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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.42, 1,347.49 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.42, 1,347.49 and 534.36 is: 737.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.42 : 1,347.49 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.42/1,347.49 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.42x = 1,347.49 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.42x = 720,047.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,047.47/976.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.44

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