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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.34, 1,345.71 and 582.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.34, 1,345.71 and 582.22 is: 803.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.34 : 1,345.71 = 582.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.34/1,345.71 = 582.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.34x = 1,345.71 × 582.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.34x = 783,499.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,499.28/975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.31

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