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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.69, 1,347.83 and 534.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.69, 1,347.83 and 534.59 is: 737.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.69 : 1,347.83 = 534.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.69/1,347.83 = 534.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.69x = 1,347.83 × 534.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.69x = 720,536.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,536.44/976.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.73

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