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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.83, 1,346.67 and 583.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.83, 1,346.67 and 583.08 is: 804.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.83 : 1,346.67 = 583.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.83/1,346.67 = 583.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.83x = 1,346.67 × 583.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.83x = 785,216.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,216.34/975.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.67

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