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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.59, 1,456.78 and 583.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.59, 1,456.78 and 583.81 is: 873.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.59 : 1,456.78 = 583.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.59/1,456.78 = 583.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.59x = 1,456.78 × 583.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.59x = 850,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,482.73/973.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.55

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