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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.89, 1,348.35 and 626.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.89, 1,348.35 and 626.97 is: 865.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.89 : 1,348.35 = 626.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.89/1,348.35 = 626.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.89x = 1,348.35 × 626.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.89x = 845,375.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,375.00/976.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.37

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