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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.05, 1,343.99 and 601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.05, 1,343.99 and 601.22 is: 828.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.05 : 1,343.99 = 601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.05/1,343.99 = 601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.05x = 1,343.99 × 601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.05x = 808,038.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,038.53/975.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.71

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