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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.92, 1,346.85 and 582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.92, 1,346.85 and 582.93 is: 804.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.92 : 1,346.85 = 582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.92/1,346.85 = 582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.92x = 1,346.85 × 582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.92x = 785,119.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,119.27/975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.50

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