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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.66, 1,347.78 and 534.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.66, 1,347.78 and 534.55 is: 737.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.66 : 1,347.78 = 534.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.66/1,347.78 = 534.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.66x = 1,347.78 × 534.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.66x = 720,455.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,455.80/976.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.67

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