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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.63, 1,348.62 and 645.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.63, 1,348.62 and 645.62 is: 890.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.63 : 1,348.62 = 645.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.63/1,348.62 = 645.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.63x = 1,348.62 × 645.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.63x = 870,696.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,696.04/977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.62

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