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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.30, 1,348.67 and 627.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.30, 1,348.67 and 627.99 is: 866.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.30 : 1,348.67 = 627.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.30/1,348.67 = 627.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.30x = 1,348.67 × 627.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.30x = 846,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,948.13/977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.62

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