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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.50, 1,347.16 and 583.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.50, 1,347.16 and 583.45 is: 804.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.50 : 1,347.16 = 583.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.50/1,347.16 = 583.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.50x = 1,347.16 × 583.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.50x = 786,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,000.50/976.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.92

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