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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.95, 1,346.82 and 583.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.95, 1,346.82 and 583.01 is: 804.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.95 : 1,346.82 = 583.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.95/1,346.82 = 583.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.95x = 1,346.82 × 583.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.95x = 785,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,209.53/975.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.56

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