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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.16, 1,346.80 and 622.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.16, 1,346.80 and 622.24 is: 858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.16 : 1,346.80 = 622.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.16/1,346.80 = 622.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.16x = 1,346.80 × 622.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.16x = 838,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,032.83/976.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.50

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