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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.85, 1,347.12 and 577.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.85, 1,347.12 and 577.58 is: 797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.85 : 1,347.12 = 577.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.85/1,347.12 = 577.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.85x = 1,347.12 × 577.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.85x = 778,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,062.83/975.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.32

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