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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.29, 1,346.07 and 582.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.29, 1,346.07 and 582.39 is: 803.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.29 : 1,346.07 = 582.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.29/1,346.07 = 582.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.29x = 1,346.07 × 582.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.29x = 783,937.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,937.71/975.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.80

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