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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.14, 1,346.92 and 603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.14, 1,346.92 and 603.24 is: 832.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.14 : 1,346.92 = 603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.14/1,346.92 = 603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.14x = 1,346.92 × 603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.14x = 812,513.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,513.00/976.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.37

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