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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.68, 1,461.08 and 583.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.68, 1,461.08 and 583.80 is: 876.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.68 : 1,461.08 = 583.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.68/1,461.08 = 583.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.68x = 1,461.08 × 583.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.68x = 852,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,978.50/973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.04

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