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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.25, 1,348.61 and 627.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.25, 1,348.61 and 627.95 is: 866.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.25 : 1,348.61 = 627.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.25/1,348.61 = 627.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.25x = 1,348.61 × 627.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.25x = 846,849.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,849.77/977.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.56

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