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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.53, 1,345.98 and 597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.53, 1,345.98 and 597.32 is: 824.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.53 : 1,345.98 = 597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.53/1,345.98 = 597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.53x = 1,345.98 × 597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.53x = 803,980.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,980.77/975.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.15

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