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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.39, 1,341.65 and 599.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.39, 1,341.65 and 599.55 is: 827.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.39 : 1,341.65 = 599.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.39/1,341.65 = 599.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.39x = 1,341.65 × 599.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.39x = 804,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,383.26/972.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.22

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