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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.71, 1,348.20 and 604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.71, 1,348.20 and 604.32 is: 834.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.71 : 1,348.20 = 604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.71/1,348.20 = 604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.71x = 1,348.20 × 604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.71x = 814,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,744.22/976.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.17

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