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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.95, 1,347.30 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.95, 1,347.30 and 583.74 is: 805.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.95 : 1,347.30 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.95/1,347.30 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.95x = 1,347.30 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.95x = 786,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,472.90/976.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.03

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