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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.86, 1,348.09 and 534.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.86, 1,348.09 and 534.77 is: 738.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.86 : 1,348.09 = 534.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.86/1,348.09 = 534.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.86x = 1,348.09 × 534.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.86x = 720,918.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,918.09/976.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.00

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