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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.32, 1,346.97 and 603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.32, 1,346.97 and 603.18 is: 832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.32 : 1,346.97 = 603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.32/1,346.97 = 603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.32x = 1,346.97 × 603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.32x = 812,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,465.36/976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.17

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