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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.04, 1,345.92 and 582.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.04, 1,345.92 and 582.29 is: 803.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.04 : 1,345.92 = 582.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.04/1,345.92 = 582.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.04x = 1,345.92 × 582.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.04x = 783,711.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,711.89/975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.78

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