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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.77, 1,348.65 and 604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.77, 1,348.65 and 604.26 is: 834.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.77 : 1,348.65 = 604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.77/1,348.65 = 604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.77x = 1,348.65 × 604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.77x = 814,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,935.25/976.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.32

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