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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.68, 1,346.24 and 582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.68, 1,346.24 and 582.72 is: 804.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.68 : 1,346.24 = 582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.68/1,346.24 = 582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.68x = 1,346.24 × 582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.68x = 784,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,480.97/975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.04

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