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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.96, 1,458 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.96, 1,458 and 583.04 is: 873.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.96 : 1,458 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.96/1,458 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.96x = 1,458 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.96x = 850,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,072.32/972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.70

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