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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.83, 1,346.95 and 577.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.83, 1,346.95 and 577.46 is: 797.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.83 : 1,346.95 = 577.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.83/1,346.95 = 577.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.83x = 1,346.95 × 577.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.83x = 777,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,813.84/975.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.08

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