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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.30, 1,341.09 and 598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.30, 1,341.09 and 598.40 is: 826.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.30 : 1,341.09 = 598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.30/1,341.09 = 598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.30x = 1,341.09 × 598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.30x = 802,508.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,508.26/971.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.22

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