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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.76, 1,348.08 and 584.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.76, 1,348.08 and 584.01 is: 806.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.76 : 1,348.08 = 584.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.76/1,348.08 = 584.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.76x = 1,348.08 × 584.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.76x = 787,290.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,290.01/976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.02

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