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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.26, 1,346.10 and 582.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.26, 1,346.10 and 582.52 is: 804.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.26 : 1,346.10 = 582.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.26/1,346.10 = 582.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.26x = 1,346.10 × 582.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.26x = 784,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,123.44/975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.01

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