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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.98, 1,348.23 and 534.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.98, 1,348.23 and 534.91 is: 738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.98 : 1,348.23 = 534.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.98/1,348.23 = 534.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.98x = 1,348.23 × 534.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.98x = 721,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,181.36/976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.17

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