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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.16, 1,347.96 and 603.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.16, 1,347.96 and 603.84 is: 832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.16 : 1,347.96 = 603.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.16/1,347.96 = 603.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.16x = 1,347.96 × 603.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.16x = 813,952.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,952.17/977.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.98

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