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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.17, 1,347.12 and 603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.17, 1,347.12 and 603.06 is: 832.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.17 : 1,347.12 = 603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.17/1,347.12 = 603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.17x = 1,347.12 × 603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.17x = 812,394.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,394.19/976.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.23

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