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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.44, 1,345.36 and 644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.44, 1,345.36 and 644.32 is: 887.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.44 : 1,345.36 = 644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.44/1,345.36 = 644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.44x = 1,345.36 × 644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.44x = 866,842.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,842.36/976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.76

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