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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.04, 1,346.99 and 603.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.04, 1,346.99 and 603.03 is: 832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.04 : 1,346.99 = 603.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.04/1,346.99 = 603.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.04x = 1,346.99 × 603.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.04x = 812,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,275.38/976.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.22

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