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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.76, 1,342.68 and 599.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.76, 1,342.68 and 599.80 is: 827.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.76 : 1,342.68 = 599.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.76/1,342.68 = 599.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.76x = 1,342.68 × 599.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.76x = 805,339.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,339.46/972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.89

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