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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.36, 1,347.24 and 583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.36, 1,347.24 and 583.56 is: 805.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.36 : 1,347.24 = 583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.36/1,347.24 = 583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.36x = 1,347.24 × 583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.36x = 786,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,195.37/976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.23

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