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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.30, 1,347.38 and 583.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.30, 1,347.38 and 583.32 is: 805.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.30 : 1,347.38 = 583.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.30/1,347.38 = 583.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.30x = 1,347.38 × 583.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.30x = 785,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,944.05/976.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.02

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