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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.71, 1,347.44 and 627.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.71, 1,347.44 and 627.33 is: 865.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.71 : 1,347.44 = 627.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.71/1,347.44 = 627.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.71x = 1,347.44 × 627.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.71x = 845,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,286.40/976.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.44

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