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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.26, 1,347.27 and 603.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.26, 1,347.27 and 603.23 is: 832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.26 : 1,347.27 = 603.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.26/1,347.27 = 603.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.26x = 1,347.27 × 603.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.26x = 812,713.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,713.68/976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.48

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