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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.63, 1,349.33 and 628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.63, 1,349.33 and 628.52 is: 867.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.63 : 1,349.33 = 628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.63/1,349.33 = 628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.63x = 1,349.33 × 628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.63x = 848,071.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,071.00/977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.48

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