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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.11, 1,346.99 and 644.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.11, 1,346.99 and 644.42 is: 889.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.11 : 1,346.99 = 644.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.11/1,346.99 = 644.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.11x = 1,346.99 × 644.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.11x = 868,017.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,017.34/976.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.26

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