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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.02, 1,345.56 and 581.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.02, 1,345.56 and 581.99 is: 803.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.02 : 1,345.56 = 581.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.02/1,345.56 = 581.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.02x = 1,345.56 × 581.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.02x = 783,102.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,102.46/975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.17

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