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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.73, 1,347.75 and 583.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.73, 1,347.75 and 583.67 is: 805.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.73 : 1,347.75 = 583.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.73/1,347.75 = 583.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.73x = 1,347.75 × 583.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.73x = 786,641.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,641.24/976.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.38

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