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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.62, 1,347.62 and 583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.62, 1,347.62 and 583.56 is: 805.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.62 : 1,347.62 = 583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.62/1,347.62 = 583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.62x = 1,347.62 × 583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.62x = 786,417.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,417.13/976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.24

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