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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.62, 1,347.66 and 583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.62, 1,347.66 and 583.50 is: 805.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.62 : 1,347.66 = 583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.62/1,347.66 = 583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.62x = 1,347.66 × 583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.62x = 786,359.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,359.61/976.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.18

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