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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.23, 1,347.93 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.23, 1,347.93 and 583.74 is: 806.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.23 : 1,347.93 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.23/1,347.93 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.23x = 1,347.93 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.23x = 786,840.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,840.66/976.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.00

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