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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.50, 1,347.57 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.50, 1,347.57 and 534.38 is: 737.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.50 : 1,347.57 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.50/1,347.57 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.50x = 1,347.57 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.50x = 720,107.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,107.72/976.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.44

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