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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.23, 1,347.17 and 583.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.23, 1,347.17 and 583.02 is: 804.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.23 : 1,347.17 = 583.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.23/1,347.17 = 583.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.23x = 1,347.17 × 583.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.23x = 785,424.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,424.14/976.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.55

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