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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.56, 1,347.54 and 534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.56, 1,347.54 and 534.42 is: 737.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.56 : 1,347.54 = 534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.56/1,347.54 = 534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.56x = 1,347.54 × 534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.56x = 720,152.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,152.33/976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.44

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