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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.60, 1,348.30 and 604.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.60, 1,348.30 and 604.08 is: 834.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.60 : 1,348.30 = 604.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.60/1,348.30 = 604.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.60x = 1,348.30 × 604.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.60x = 814,481.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,481.82/976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.00

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