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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.12, 1,308.96 and 599.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.12, 1,308.96 and 599.34 is: 898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.12 : 1,308.96 = 599.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.12/1,308.96 = 599.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.12x = 1,308.96 × 599.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.12x = 784,512.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,512.09/873.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.52

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