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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.38, 1,347.22 and 583.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.38, 1,347.22 and 583.53 is: 805.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.38 : 1,347.22 = 583.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.38/1,347.22 = 583.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.38x = 1,347.22 × 583.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.38x = 786,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,143.29/976.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.16

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