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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.99, 1,347.03 and 583.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.99, 1,347.03 and 583.23 is: 804.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.99 : 1,347.03 = 583.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.99/1,347.03 = 583.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.99x = 1,347.03 × 583.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.99x = 785,628.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,628.31/975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.96

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