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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.44, 1,347.46 and 534.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.44, 1,347.46 and 534.39 is: 737.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.44 : 1,347.46 = 534.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.44/1,347.46 = 534.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.44x = 1,347.46 × 534.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.44x = 720,069.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,069.15/976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.44

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