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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.05, 1,346.95 and 602.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.05, 1,346.95 and 602.94 is: 832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.05 : 1,346.95 = 602.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.05/1,346.95 = 602.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.05x = 1,346.95 × 602.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.05x = 812,128.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,128.53/976.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.06

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