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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.97, 1,348.17 and 534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.97, 1,348.17 and 534.84 is: 738.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.97 : 1,348.17 = 534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.97/1,348.17 = 534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.97x = 1,348.17 × 534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.97x = 721,055.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,055.24/976.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.06

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