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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.39, 1,306.26 and 599.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.39, 1,306.26 and 599.01 is: 896.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.39 : 1,306.26 = 599.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.39/1,306.26 = 599.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.39x = 1,306.26 × 599.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.39x = 782,462.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,462.80/872.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.92

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