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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.36, 1,347.30 and 583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.36, 1,347.30 and 583.24 is: 804.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.36 : 1,347.30 = 583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.36/1,347.30 = 583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.36x = 1,347.30 × 583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.36x = 785,799.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,799.25/976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.83

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