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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.29, 1,340.17 and 598.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.29, 1,340.17 and 598.15 is: 825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.29 : 1,340.17 = 598.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.29/1,340.17 = 598.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.29x = 1,340.17 × 598.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.29x = 801,622.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,622.69/971.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.32

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