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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.40, 1,347.80 and 583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.40, 1,347.80 and 583.28 is: 805.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.40 : 1,347.80 = 583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.40/1,347.80 = 583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.40x = 1,347.80 × 583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.40x = 786,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,144.78/976.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.15

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