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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.73, 1,345.89 and 597.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.73, 1,345.89 and 597.45 is: 824.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.73 : 1,345.89 = 597.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.73/1,345.89 = 597.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.73x = 1,345.89 × 597.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.73x = 804,101.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,101.98/975.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.10

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