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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.65, 1,342.19 and 599.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.65, 1,342.19 and 599.65 is: 827.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.65 : 1,342.19 = 599.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.65/1,342.19 = 599.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.65x = 1,342.19 × 599.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.65x = 804,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,842.38/972.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.47

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