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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.44, 1,347.36 and 583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.44, 1,347.36 and 583.38 is: 804.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.44 : 1,347.36 = 583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.44/1,347.36 = 583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.44x = 1,347.36 × 583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.44x = 786,022.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,022.88/976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.99

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