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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.20, 1,348.15 and 603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.20, 1,348.15 and 603.52 is: 832.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.20 : 1,348.15 = 603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.20/1,348.15 = 603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.20x = 1,348.15 × 603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.20x = 813,639.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,639.32/977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.62

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