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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.80, 1,340.49 and 598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.80, 1,340.49 and 598.12 is: 825.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.80 : 1,340.49 = 598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.80/1,340.49 = 598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.80x = 1,340.49 × 598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.80x = 801,773.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,773.88/971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.04

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