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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.59, 1,347.69 and 583.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.59, 1,347.69 and 583.60 is: 805.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.59 : 1,347.69 = 583.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.59/1,347.69 = 583.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.59x = 1,347.69 × 583.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.59x = 786,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,511.88/976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.37

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