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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.13, 1,347.03 and 603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.13, 1,347.03 and 603.20 is: 832.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.13 : 1,347.03 = 603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.13/1,347.03 = 603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.13x = 1,347.03 × 603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.13x = 812,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,521.76/976.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.40

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