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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.51, 1,346.02 and 626.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.51, 1,346.02 and 626.59 is: 863.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.51 : 1,346.02 = 626.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.51/1,346.02 = 626.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.51x = 1,346.02 × 626.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.51x = 843,402.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,402.67/976.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.69

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