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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.88, 1,347.66 and 583.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.88, 1,347.66 and 583.68 is: 805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.88 : 1,347.66 = 583.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.88/1,347.66 = 583.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.88x = 1,347.66 × 583.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.88x = 786,602.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,602.19/976.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.22

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