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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.04, 1,346.16 and 622.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.04, 1,346.16 and 622.01 is: 857.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.04 : 1,346.16 = 622.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.04/1,346.16 = 622.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.04x = 1,346.16 × 622.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.04x = 837,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,318.25/976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.88

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