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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.91, 1,340.64 and 598.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.91, 1,340.64 and 598.59 is: 825.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.91 : 1,340.64 = 598.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.91/1,340.64 = 598.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.91x = 1,340.64 × 598.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.91x = 802,493.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,493.70/971.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.69

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