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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.07, 1,345.74 and 597.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.07, 1,345.74 and 597.18 is: 824.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.07 : 1,345.74 = 597.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.07/1,345.74 = 597.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.07x = 1,345.74 × 597.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.07x = 803,646.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,646.21/975.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.19

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