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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.71, 1,347.91 and 603.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.71, 1,347.91 and 603.41 is: 832.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.71 : 1,347.91 = 603.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.71/1,347.91 = 603.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.71x = 1,347.91 × 603.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.71x = 813,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,334.13/976.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.73

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