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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.24, 1,345.56 and 582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.24, 1,345.56 and 582.12 is: 803.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.24 : 1,345.56 = 582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.24/1,345.56 = 582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.24x = 1,345.56 × 582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.24x = 783,277.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,277.39/975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.16

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