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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.76, 1,340.25 and 598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.76, 1,340.25 and 598.24 is: 825.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.76 : 1,340.25 = 598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.76/1,340.25 = 598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.76x = 1,340.25 × 598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.76x = 801,790.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,790.59/970.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.94

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