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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.28, 1,346.96 and 583.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.28, 1,346.96 and 583.22 is: 804.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.28 : 1,346.96 = 583.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.28/1,346.96 = 583.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.28x = 1,346.96 × 583.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.28x = 785,578.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,578.84/976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.67

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