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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.66, 1,347.81 and 534.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.66, 1,347.81 and 534.58 is: 737.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.66 : 1,347.81 = 534.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.66/1,347.81 = 534.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.66x = 1,347.81 × 534.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.66x = 720,506.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,506.90/976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.73

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