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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.79, 1,346.25 and 582.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.79, 1,346.25 and 582.76 is: 804.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.79 : 1,346.25 = 582.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.79/1,346.25 = 582.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.79x = 1,346.25 × 582.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.79x = 784,540.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,540.65/975.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.01

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