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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.37, 1,347.26 and 583.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.37, 1,347.26 and 583.34 is: 804.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.37 : 1,347.26 = 583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.37/1,347.26 = 583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.37x = 1,347.26 × 583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.37x = 785,901.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,901.00/976.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.93

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