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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.23, 1,463.29 and 585.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.23, 1,463.29 and 585.36 is: 878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.23 : 1,463.29 = 585.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.23/1,463.29 = 585.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.23x = 1,463.29 × 585.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.23x = 856,551.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,551.43/975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.31

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