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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.36, 1,347.32 and 583.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.36, 1,347.32 and 583.36 is: 805.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.36 : 1,347.32 = 583.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.36/1,347.32 = 583.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.36x = 1,347.32 × 583.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.36x = 785,972.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,972.60/976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.00

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