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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.36, 1,345.89 and 582.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.36, 1,345.89 and 582.33 is: 803.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.36 : 1,345.89 = 582.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.36/1,345.89 = 582.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.36x = 1,345.89 × 582.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.36x = 783,745.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,745.39/975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.55

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