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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.60, 1,347.71 and 603.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.60, 1,347.71 and 603.49 is: 832.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.60 : 1,347.71 = 603.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.60/1,347.71 = 603.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.60x = 1,347.71 × 603.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.60x = 813,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,329.51/976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.82

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