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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.97, 1,347.24 and 602.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.97, 1,347.24 and 602.83 is: 832.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.97 : 1,347.24 = 602.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.97/1,347.24 = 602.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.97x = 1,347.24 × 602.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.97x = 812,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,156.69/975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.15

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