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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.12, 1,346.83 and 603.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.12, 1,346.83 and 603.29 is: 831.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.12 : 1,346.83 = 603.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.12/1,346.83 = 603.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.12x = 1,346.83 × 603.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.12x = 812,520.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,520.83/977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.54

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