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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.44, 1,347.53 and 534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.44, 1,347.53 and 534.32 is: 737.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.44 : 1,347.53 = 534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.44/1,347.53 = 534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.44x = 1,347.53 × 534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.44x = 720,012.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,012.23/976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.39

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