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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.20, 1,341.58 and 599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.20, 1,341.58 and 599.20 is: 826.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.20 : 1,341.58 = 599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.20/1,341.58 = 599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.20x = 1,341.58 × 599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.20x = 803,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,874.74/972.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.86

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