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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.86, 1,349.10 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.86, 1,349.10 and 627.75 is: 866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.86 : 1,349.10 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.86/1,349.10 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.86x = 1,349.10 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.86x = 846,897.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,897.53/976.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.96

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