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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.18, 1,309.10 and 598.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.18, 1,309.10 and 598.46 is: 897.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.18 : 1,309.10 = 598.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.18/1,309.10 = 598.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.18x = 1,309.10 × 598.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.18x = 783,434.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,434.45/873.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.22

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