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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.60, 1,347.84 and 583.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.60, 1,347.84 and 583.84 is: 805.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.60 : 1,347.84 = 583.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.60/1,347.84 = 583.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.60x = 1,347.84 × 583.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.60x = 786,922.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,922.91/976.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.78

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