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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.62, 1,347.74 and 534.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.62, 1,347.74 and 534.53 is: 737.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.62 : 1,347.74 = 534.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.62/1,347.74 = 534.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.62x = 1,347.74 × 534.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.62x = 720,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,398.05/976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.64

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