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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.85, 1,348.06 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.85, 1,348.06 and 534.78 is: 738.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.85 : 1,348.06 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.85/1,348.06 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.85x = 1,348.06 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.85x = 720,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,920.25/976.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.00

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