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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.29, 1,347.72 and 622.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.29, 1,347.72 and 622.69 is: 859.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.29 : 1,347.72 = 622.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.29/1,347.72 = 622.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.29x = 1,347.72 × 622.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.29x = 839,211.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,211.77/976.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.59

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