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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.24, 1,340.41 and 598.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.24, 1,340.41 and 598.31 is: 825.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.24 : 1,340.41 = 598.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.24/1,340.41 = 598.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.24x = 1,340.41 × 598.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.24x = 801,974.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,974.01/971.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.72

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