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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.49, 1,345.65 and 582.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.49, 1,345.65 and 582.44 is: 803.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.49 : 1,345.65 = 582.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.49/1,345.65 = 582.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.49x = 1,345.65 × 582.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.49x = 783,751.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,751.47/975.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.45

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