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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.17, 1,348.35 and 628.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.17, 1,348.35 and 628.33 is: 867.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.17 : 1,348.35 = 628.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.17/1,348.35 = 628.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.17x = 1,348.35 × 628.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.17x = 847,208.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,208.76/977.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.00

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