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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.84, 1,347.66 and 645.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.84, 1,347.66 and 645.46 is: 890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.84 : 1,347.66 = 645.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.84/1,347.66 = 645.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.84x = 1,347.66 × 645.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.84x = 869,860.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,860.62/976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.48

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