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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.23, 1,348.10 and 627.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.23, 1,348.10 and 627.52 is: 866.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.23 : 1,348.10 = 627.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.23/1,348.10 = 627.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.23x = 1,348.10 × 627.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.23x = 845,959.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,959.71/976.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.56

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