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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.92, 1,346.64 and 627.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.92, 1,346.64 and 627.08 is: 865.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.92 : 1,346.64 = 627.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.92/1,346.64 = 627.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.92x = 1,346.64 × 627.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.92x = 844,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,451.01/975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.29

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