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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.78, 1,348.41 and 627.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.78, 1,348.41 and 627.67 is: 866.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.78 : 1,348.41 = 627.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.78/1,348.41 = 627.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.78x = 1,348.41 × 627.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.78x = 846,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,356.50/976.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.48

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