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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.05, 1,345.53 and 581.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.05, 1,345.53 and 581.84 is: 802.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.05 : 1,345.53 = 581.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.05/1,345.53 = 581.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.05x = 1,345.53 × 581.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.05x = 782,873.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,873.54/975.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.91

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