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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.59, 1,347.69 and 534.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.59, 1,347.69 and 534.49 is: 737.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.59 : 1,347.69 = 534.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.59/1,347.69 = 534.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.59x = 1,347.69 × 534.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.59x = 720,326.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,326.83/976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.59

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