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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.07, 1,345.44 and 581.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.07, 1,345.44 and 581.95 is: 803.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.07 : 1,345.44 = 581.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.07/1,345.44 = 581.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.07x = 1,345.44 × 581.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.07x = 782,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,978.81/975.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.00

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