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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.06, 1,346.83 and 583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.06, 1,346.83 and 583 is: 804.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.06 : 1,346.83 = 583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.06/1,346.83 = 583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.06x = 1,346.83 × 583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.06x = 785,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,201.89/976.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.46

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