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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.73, 1,340.94 and 598.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.73, 1,340.94 and 598.74 is: 826.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.73 : 1,340.94 = 598.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.73/1,340.94 = 598.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.73x = 1,340.94 × 598.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.73x = 802,874.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,874.42/971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.23

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