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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.70, 1,459.68 and 583.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.70, 1,459.68 and 583.82 is: 875.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.70 : 1,459.68 = 583.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.70/1,459.68 = 583.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.70x = 1,459.68 × 583.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.70x = 852,190.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,190.38/973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.21

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