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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.11, 1,347.93 and 627.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.11, 1,347.93 and 627.41 is: 866.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.11 : 1,347.93 = 627.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.11/1,347.93 = 627.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.11x = 1,347.93 × 627.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.11x = 845,698.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,698.02/976.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.40

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