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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.54, 1,342.12 and 599.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.54, 1,342.12 and 599.31 is: 827.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.54 : 1,342.12 = 599.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.54/1,342.12 = 599.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.54x = 1,342.12 × 599.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.54x = 804,341.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,341.79/972.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.05

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