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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.54, 1,459.68 and 585.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.54, 1,459.68 and 585.74 is: 876.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.54 : 1,459.68 = 585.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.54/1,459.68 = 585.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.54x = 1,459.68 × 585.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.54x = 854,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,992.96/975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.43

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