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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.22, 1,346.79 and 583.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.22, 1,346.79 and 583.02 is: 804.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.22 : 1,346.79 = 583.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.22/1,346.79 = 583.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.22x = 1,346.79 × 583.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.22x = 785,205.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,205.51/976.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.33

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