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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.80, 1,347.12 and 626.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.80, 1,347.12 and 626.88 is: 864.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.80 : 1,347.12 = 626.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.80/1,347.12 = 626.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.80x = 1,347.12 × 626.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.80x = 844,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,482.59/976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.54

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