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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.20, 1,340.20 and 598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.20, 1,340.20 and 598.20 is: 825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.20 : 1,340.20 = 598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.20/1,340.20 = 598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.20x = 1,340.20 × 598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.20x = 801,707.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,707.64/971.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.48

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