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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.12, 1,341.32 and 599.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.12, 1,341.32 and 599.16 is: 826.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.12 : 1,341.32 = 599.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.12/1,341.32 = 599.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.12x = 1,341.32 × 599.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.12x = 803,665.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,665.29/972.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.71

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