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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.02, 1,347.03 and 627.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.02, 1,347.03 and 627.58 is: 865.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.02 : 1,347.03 = 627.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.02/1,347.03 = 627.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.02x = 1,347.03 × 627.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.02x = 845,369.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,369.09/977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.25

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