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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.98, 1,347.53 and 622.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.98, 1,347.53 and 622.61 is: 858.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.98 : 1,347.53 = 622.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.98/1,347.53 = 622.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.98x = 1,347.53 × 622.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.98x = 838,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,985.65/976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.75

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