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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.98, 1,347.03 and 583.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.98, 1,347.03 and 583.22 is: 804.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.98 : 1,347.03 = 583.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.98/1,347.03 = 583.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.98x = 1,347.03 × 583.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.98x = 785,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,608.10/975.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.95

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