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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.54, 1,347.56 and 534.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.54, 1,347.56 and 534.43 is: 737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.54 : 1,347.56 = 534.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.54/1,347.56 = 534.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.54x = 1,347.56 × 534.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.54x = 720,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,176.49/976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.48

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