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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.94, 1,347.63 and 583.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.94, 1,347.63 and 583.73 is: 805.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.94 : 1,347.63 = 583.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.94/1,347.63 = 583.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.94x = 1,347.63 × 583.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.94x = 786,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,652.06/976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.22

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