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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.38, 1,347.42 and 603.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.38, 1,347.42 and 603.61 is: 832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.38 : 1,347.42 = 603.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.38/1,347.42 = 603.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.38x = 1,347.42 × 603.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.38x = 813,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,316.19/976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.99

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