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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.41, 1,346.99 and 583.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.41, 1,346.99 and 583.29 is: 804.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.41 : 1,346.99 = 583.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.41/1,346.99 = 583.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.41x = 1,346.99 × 583.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.41x = 785,685.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,685.80/976.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.67

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