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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.80, 1,346.60 and 582.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.80, 1,346.60 and 582.82 is: 804.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.80 : 1,346.60 = 582.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.80/1,346.60 = 582.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.80x = 1,346.60 × 582.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.80x = 784,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,825.65/975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.29

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