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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.98, 1,348.68 and 604.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.98, 1,348.68 and 604.17 is: 834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.98 : 1,348.68 = 604.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.98/1,348.68 = 604.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.98x = 1,348.68 × 604.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.98x = 814,832.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,832.00/976.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.03

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