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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.53, 1,340.99 and 599.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.53, 1,340.99 and 599.04 is: 826.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.53 : 1,340.99 = 599.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.53/1,340.99 = 599.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.53x = 1,340.99 × 599.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.53x = 803,306.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,306.65/971.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.85

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