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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.40, 1,346.70 and 626.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.40, 1,346.70 and 626.90 is: 864.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.40 : 1,346.70 = 626.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.40/1,346.70 = 626.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.40x = 1,346.70 × 626.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.40x = 844,246.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,246.23/976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.65

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