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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.64, 1,340.61 and 598.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.64, 1,340.61 and 598.80 is: 826.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.64 : 1,340.61 = 598.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.64/1,340.61 = 598.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.64x = 1,340.61 × 598.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.64x = 802,757.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,757.27/971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.19

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