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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.18, 1,307.88 and 598.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.18, 1,307.88 and 598.86 is: 896.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.18 : 1,307.88 = 598.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.18/1,307.88 = 598.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.18x = 1,307.88 × 598.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.18x = 783,237.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,237.02/873.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.99

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