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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.86, 1,346.61 and 582.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.86, 1,346.61 and 582.74 is: 804.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.86 : 1,346.61 = 582.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.86/1,346.61 = 582.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.86x = 1,346.61 × 582.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.86x = 784,723.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,723.51/975.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.14

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