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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.42, 1,347.33 and 627.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.42, 1,347.33 and 627.58 is: 865.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.42 : 1,347.33 = 627.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.42/1,347.33 = 627.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.42x = 1,347.33 × 627.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.42x = 845,557.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,557.36/976.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.98

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