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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.76, 1,341.63 and 599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.76, 1,341.63 and 599.24 is: 827.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.76 : 1,341.63 = 599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.76/1,341.63 = 599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.76x = 1,341.63 × 599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.76x = 803,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,958.36/971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.32

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