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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.76, 1,347.93 and 534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.76, 1,347.93 and 534.66 is: 737.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.76 : 1,347.93 = 534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.76/1,347.93 = 534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.76x = 1,347.93 × 534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.76x = 720,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,684.25/976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.83

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