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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.56, 1,346.06 and 602.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.56, 1,346.06 and 602.73 is: 830.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.56 : 1,346.06 = 602.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.56/1,346.06 = 602.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.56x = 1,346.06 × 602.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.56x = 811,307.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,307.73/976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.78

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