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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.46, 1,348.02 and 628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.46, 1,348.02 and 628.08 is: 866.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.46 : 1,348.02 = 628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.46/1,348.02 = 628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.46x = 1,348.02 × 628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.46x = 846,664.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,664.40/977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.19

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