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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.14, 1,347.08 and 626.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.14, 1,347.08 and 626.83 is: 865.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.14 : 1,347.08 = 626.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.14/1,347.08 = 626.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.14x = 1,347.08 × 626.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.14x = 844,383.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,383.65/976.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.02

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