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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.72, 1,346.68 and 603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.72, 1,346.68 and 603.06 is: 832.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.72 : 1,346.68 = 603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.72/1,346.68 = 603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.72x = 1,346.68 × 603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.72x = 812,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,128.84/975.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.34

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