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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.11, 1,345.79 and 582.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.11, 1,345.79 and 582.05 is: 803.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.11 : 1,345.79 = 582.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.11/1,345.79 = 582.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.11x = 1,345.79 × 582.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.11x = 783,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,321.89/975.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.32

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