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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.67, 1,345.96 and 582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.67, 1,345.96 and 582.66 is: 803.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.67 : 1,345.96 = 582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.67/1,345.96 = 582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.67x = 1,345.96 × 582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.67x = 784,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,237.78/975.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.80

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