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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.48, 1,345.68 and 582.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.48, 1,345.68 and 582.40 is: 803.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.48 : 1,345.68 = 582.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.48/1,345.68 = 582.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.48x = 1,345.68 × 582.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.48x = 783,724.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,724.03/975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.42

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