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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.76, 1,347.80 and 627.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.76, 1,347.80 and 627.38 is: 865.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.76 : 1,347.80 = 627.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.76/1,347.80 = 627.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.76x = 1,347.80 × 627.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.76x = 845,582.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,582.76/976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.70

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