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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.03, 1,308.85 and 598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.03, 1,308.85 and 598.28 is: 896.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.03 : 1,308.85 = 598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.03/1,308.85 = 598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.03x = 1,308.85 × 598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.03x = 783,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,058.78/873.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.94

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