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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.51, 1,341.66 and 599.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.51, 1,341.66 and 599.10 is: 826.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.51 : 1,341.66 = 599.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.51/1,341.66 = 599.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.51x = 1,341.66 × 599.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.51x = 803,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,785.72/972.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.51

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