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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.80, 1,308.38 and 599.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.80, 1,308.38 and 599.02 is: 897.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.80 : 1,308.38 = 599.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.80/1,308.38 = 599.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.80x = 1,308.38 × 599.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.80x = 783,744.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,744.01/872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.97

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