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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.20, 1,346.14 and 644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.20, 1,346.14 and 644.20 is: 888.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.20 : 1,346.14 = 644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.20/1,346.14 = 644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.20x = 1,346.14 × 644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.20x = 867,184.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,184.78/976.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.33

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