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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.62, 1,341.21 and 598.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.62, 1,341.21 and 598.75 is: 826.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.62 : 1,341.21 = 598.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.62/1,341.21 = 598.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.62x = 1,341.21 × 598.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.62x = 803,049.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,049.49/971.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.51

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