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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.12, 1,346.92 and 583.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.12, 1,346.92 and 583.06 is: 804.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.12 : 1,346.92 = 583.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.12/1,346.92 = 583.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.12x = 1,346.92 × 583.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.12x = 785,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,336.36/976.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.55

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