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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.61, 1,346.24 and 582.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.61, 1,346.24 and 582.56 is: 803.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.61 : 1,346.24 = 582.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.61/1,346.24 = 582.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.61x = 1,346.24 × 582.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.61x = 784,255.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,255.93/975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.87

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