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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.60, 1,341.84 and 599.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.60, 1,341.84 and 599.22 is: 826.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.60 : 1,341.84 = 599.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.60/1,341.84 = 599.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.60x = 1,341.84 × 599.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.60x = 804,057.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,057.36/972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.71

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