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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.92, 1,347.17 and 603.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.92, 1,347.17 and 603.32 is: 832.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.92 : 1,347.17 = 603.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.92/1,347.17 = 603.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.92x = 1,347.17 × 603.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.92x = 812,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,764.85/975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.82

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