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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.57, 1,347.67 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.57, 1,347.67 and 534.48 is: 737.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.57 : 1,347.67 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.57/1,347.67 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.57x = 1,347.67 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.57x = 720,302.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,302.66/976.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.58

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