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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.54, 1,347.64 and 534.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.54, 1,347.64 and 534.44 is: 737.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.54 : 1,347.64 = 534.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.54/1,347.64 = 534.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.54x = 1,347.64 × 534.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.54x = 720,232.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,232.72/976.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.54

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