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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.52, 1,346.18 and 603.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.52, 1,346.18 and 603.32 is: 831.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.52 : 1,346.18 = 603.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.52/1,346.18 = 603.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.52x = 1,346.18 × 603.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.52x = 812,167.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,167.57/976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.69

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