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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.80, 1,345.28 and 596.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.80, 1,345.28 and 596.56 is: 823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.80 : 1,345.28 = 596.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.80/1,345.28 = 596.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.80x = 1,345.28 × 596.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.80x = 802,540.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,540.24/974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.29

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