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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.62, 1,350 and 628.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.62, 1,350 and 628.92 is: 868.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.62 : 1,350 = 628.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.62/1,350 = 628.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.62x = 1,350 × 628.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.62x = 849,042
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,042/977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.48

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