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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.52, 1,347.80 and 644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.52, 1,347.80 and 644.98 is: 890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.52 : 1,347.80 = 644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.52/1,347.80 = 644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.52x = 1,347.80 × 644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.52x = 869,304.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,304.04/976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.21

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