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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.42, 1,345.87 and 582.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.42, 1,345.87 and 582.48 is: 803.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.42 : 1,345.87 = 582.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.42/1,345.87 = 582.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.42x = 1,345.87 × 582.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.42x = 783,942.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,942.36/975.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.70

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