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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.89, 1,346.53 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.89, 1,346.53 and 583.04 is: 804.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.89 : 1,346.53 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.89/1,346.53 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.89x = 1,346.53 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.89x = 785,071.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,071.20/975.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.47

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