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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.95, 1,348.31 and 604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.95, 1,348.31 and 604.04 is: 833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.95 : 1,348.31 = 604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.95/1,348.31 = 604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.95x = 1,348.31 × 604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.95x = 814,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,438.67/976.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.66

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