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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.46, 1,347.51 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.46, 1,347.51 and 627.75 is: 866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.46 : 1,347.51 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.46/1,347.51 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.46x = 1,347.51 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.46x = 845,899.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,899.40/976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.30

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