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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.80, 1,349.07 and 646.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.80, 1,349.07 and 646.74 is: 893.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.80 : 1,349.07 = 646.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.80/1,349.07 = 646.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.80x = 1,349.07 × 646.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.80x = 872,497.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,497.53/976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.22

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