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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.76, 1,346.91 and 583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.76, 1,346.91 and 583.70 is: 804.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.76 : 1,346.91 = 583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.76/1,346.91 = 583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.76x = 1,346.91 × 583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.76x = 786,191.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,191.37/976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.90

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