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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.35, 1,347.53 and 583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.35, 1,347.53 and 583.59 is: 805.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.35 : 1,347.53 = 583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.35/1,347.53 = 583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.35x = 1,347.53 × 583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.35x = 786,405.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,405.03/976.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.45

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