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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.29, 1,347.35 and 583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.29, 1,347.35 and 583.44 is: 805.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.29 : 1,347.35 = 583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.29/1,347.35 = 583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.29x = 1,347.35 × 583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.29x = 786,094.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,094.97/976.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.19

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