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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.93, 1,348.55 and 583.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.93, 1,348.55 and 583.88 is: 805.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.93 : 1,348.55 = 583.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.93/1,348.55 = 583.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.93x = 1,348.55 × 583.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.93x = 787,383.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,383.90/976.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.98

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