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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.74, 1,346.58 and 582.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.74, 1,346.58 and 582.98 is: 804.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.74 : 1,346.58 = 582.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.74/1,346.58 = 582.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.74x = 1,346.58 × 582.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.74x = 785,029.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,029.21/975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.55

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