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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.84, 1,348.03 and 534.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.84, 1,348.03 and 534.75 is: 737.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.84 : 1,348.03 = 534.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.84/1,348.03 = 534.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.84x = 1,348.03 × 534.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.84x = 720,859.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,859.04/976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.95

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