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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.66, 1,463.94 and 585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.66, 1,463.94 and 585.80 is: 878.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.66 : 1,463.94 = 585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.66/1,463.94 = 585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.66x = 1,463.94 × 585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.66x = 857,568.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,568.73/975.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.96

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