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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.20, 1,458.30 and 583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.20, 1,458.30 and 583.40 is: 875.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.20 : 1,458.30 = 583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.20/1,458.30 = 583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.20x = 1,458.30 × 583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.20x = 850,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,772.22/972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.10

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