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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.79, 1,348.14 and 584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.79, 1,348.14 and 584.08 is: 806.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.79 : 1,348.14 = 584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.79/1,348.14 = 584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.79x = 1,348.14 × 584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.79x = 787,420.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,420.43/976.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.13

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