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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.88, 1,346.46 and 583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.88, 1,346.46 and 583 is: 804.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.88 : 1,346.46 = 583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.88/1,346.46 = 583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.88x = 1,346.46 × 583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.88x = 784,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,986.18/975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.39

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