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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.59, 1,346.33 and 582.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.59, 1,346.33 and 582.83 is: 804.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.59 : 1,346.33 = 582.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.59/1,346.33 = 582.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.59x = 1,346.33 × 582.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.59x = 784,678.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,678.60/975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.32

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