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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.10, 1,346.96 and 603.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.10, 1,346.96 and 603.22 is: 832.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.10 : 1,346.96 = 603.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.10/1,346.96 = 603.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.10x = 1,346.96 × 603.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.10x = 812,513.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,513.21/976.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.41

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