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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.24, 1,347.70 and 603.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.24, 1,347.70 and 603.74 is: 833.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.24 : 1,347.70 = 603.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.24/1,347.70 = 603.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.24x = 1,347.70 × 603.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.24x = 813,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,660.40/976.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.46

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