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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.61, 1,348.63 and 627.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.61, 1,348.63 and 627.91 is: 867.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.61 : 1,348.63 = 627.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.61/1,348.63 = 627.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.61x = 1,348.63 × 627.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.61x = 846,818.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,818.26/976.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.10

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