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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.08, 1,345.74 and 582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.08, 1,345.74 and 582.12 is: 803.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.08 : 1,345.74 = 582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.08/1,345.74 = 582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.08x = 1,345.74 × 582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.08x = 783,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,382.17/975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.40

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