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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.03, 1,346.85 and 582.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.03, 1,346.85 and 582.97 is: 804.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.03 : 1,346.85 = 582.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.03/1,346.85 = 582.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.03x = 1,346.85 × 582.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.03x = 785,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,173.14/976.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.46

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