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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.52, 1,340.42 and 598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.52, 1,340.42 and 598.56 is: 825.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.52 : 1,340.42 = 598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.52/1,340.42 = 598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.52x = 1,340.42 × 598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.52x = 802,318.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,318.80/971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.84

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