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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.33, 1,347.60 and 603.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.33, 1,347.60 and 603.33 is: 832.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.33 : 1,347.60 = 603.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.33/1,347.60 = 603.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.33x = 1,347.60 × 603.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.33x = 813,047.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,047.51/976.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.76

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