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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.23, 1,345.72 and 582.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.23, 1,345.72 and 582.18 is: 803.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.23 : 1,345.72 = 582.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.23/1,345.72 = 582.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.23x = 1,345.72 × 582.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.23x = 783,451.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,451.27/975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.35

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