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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.42, 1,342.53 and 599.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.42, 1,342.53 and 599.74 is: 827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.42 : 1,342.53 = 599.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.42/1,342.53 = 599.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.42x = 1,342.53 × 599.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.42x = 805,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,168.94/973.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.15

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