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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.05, 1,346.60 and 626.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.05, 1,346.60 and 626.93 is: 864.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.05 : 1,346.60 = 626.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.05/1,346.60 = 626.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.05x = 1,346.60 × 626.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.05x = 844,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,223.94/976.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.94

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