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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.82, 1,346.29 and 582.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.82, 1,346.29 and 582.70 is: 803.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.82 : 1,346.29 = 582.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.82/1,346.29 = 582.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.82x = 1,346.29 × 582.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.82x = 784,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,483.18/975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.92

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