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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.22, 1,347 and 583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.22, 1,347 and 583.28 is: 804.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.22 : 1,347 = 583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.22/1,347 = 583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.22x = 1,347 × 583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.22x = 785,678.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,678.16/976.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.82

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