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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.39, 1,345.65 and 582.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.39, 1,345.65 and 582.54 is: 803.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.39 : 1,345.65 = 582.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.39/1,345.65 = 582.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.39x = 1,345.65 × 582.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.39x = 783,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,894.95/975.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.67

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