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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.76, 1,347.34 and 627.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.76, 1,347.34 and 627.32 is: 865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.76 : 1,347.34 = 627.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.76/1,347.34 = 627.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.76x = 1,347.34 × 627.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.76x = 845,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,213.33/976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.32

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