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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.93, 1,346.04 and 621.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.93, 1,346.04 and 621.92 is: 857.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.93 : 1,346.04 = 621.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.93/1,346.04 = 621.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.93x = 1,346.04 × 621.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.93x = 837,122.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,122.47/975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.77

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