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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.39, 1,342.15 and 599.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.39, 1,342.15 and 599.67 is: 827.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.39 : 1,342.15 = 599.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.39/1,342.15 = 599.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.39x = 1,342.15 × 599.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.39x = 804,847.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,847.09/972.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.70

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