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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.84, 1,464.36 and 585.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.84, 1,464.36 and 585.42 is: 878.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.84 : 1,464.36 = 585.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.84/1,464.36 = 585.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.84x = 1,464.36 × 585.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.84x = 857,265.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,265.63/975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.49

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