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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.46, 1,349.20 and 628.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.46, 1,349.20 and 628.14 is: 867.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.46 : 1,349.20 = 628.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.46/1,349.20 = 628.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.46x = 1,349.20 × 628.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.46x = 847,486.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,486.49/977.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.03

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