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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977, 1,348.22 and 583.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977, 1,348.22 and 583.95 is: 805.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977 : 1,348.22 = 583.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977/1,348.22 = 583.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977x = 1,348.22 × 583.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977x = 787,293.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,293.07/977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.83

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