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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.52, 1,341.76 and 599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.52, 1,341.76 and 599.32 is: 826.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.52 : 1,341.76 = 599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.52/1,341.76 = 599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.52x = 1,341.76 × 599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.52x = 804,143.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,143.60/972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.87

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