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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.61, 1,347.29 and 583.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.61, 1,347.29 and 583.41 is: 804.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.61 : 1,347.29 = 583.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.61/1,347.29 = 583.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.61x = 1,347.29 × 583.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.61x = 786,019.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,019.59/976.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.84

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