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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.90, 1,346.76 and 583.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.90, 1,346.76 and 583.05 is: 804.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.90 : 1,346.76 = 583.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.90/1,346.76 = 583.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.90x = 1,346.76 × 583.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.90x = 785,228.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,228.42/975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.62

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