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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.39, 1,347.26 and 603.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.39, 1,347.26 and 603.50 is: 832.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.39 : 1,347.26 = 603.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.39/1,347.26 = 603.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.39x = 1,347.26 × 603.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.39x = 813,066.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,066.18/976.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.73

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