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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.98, 1,349.14 and 628.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.98, 1,349.14 and 628.28 is: 867.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.98 : 1,349.14 = 628.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.98/1,349.14 = 628.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.98x = 1,349.14 × 628.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.98x = 847,630.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,630.93/976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.60

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