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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.81, 1,346.77 and 621.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.81, 1,346.77 and 621.89 is: 858.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.81 : 1,346.77 = 621.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.81/1,346.77 = 621.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.81x = 1,346.77 × 621.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.81x = 837,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,541.89/975.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.30

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