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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.82, 1,347.89 and 644.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.82, 1,347.89 and 644.63 is: 889.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.82 : 1,347.89 = 644.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.82/1,347.89 = 644.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.82x = 1,347.89 × 644.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.82x = 868,880.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,880.37/976.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.50

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