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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.03, 1,345.47 and 581.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.03, 1,345.47 and 581.97 is: 803.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.03 : 1,345.47 = 581.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.03/1,345.47 = 581.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.03x = 1,345.47 × 581.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.03x = 783,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,023.18/975.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.08

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