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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.72, 1,347.88 and 603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.72, 1,347.88 and 603.62 is: 833.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.72 : 1,347.88 = 603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.72/1,347.88 = 603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.72x = 1,347.88 × 603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.72x = 813,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,607.33/976.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.00

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