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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.02, 1,347.21 and 626.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.02, 1,347.21 and 626.64 is: 864.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.02 : 1,347.21 = 626.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.02/1,347.21 = 626.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.02x = 1,347.21 × 626.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.02x = 844,215.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,215.67/976.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.96

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