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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.32, 1,347.53 and 644.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.32, 1,347.53 and 644.79 is: 889.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.32 : 1,347.53 = 644.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.32/1,347.53 = 644.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.32x = 1,347.53 × 644.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.32x = 868,873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,873.87/976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.95

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