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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.50, 1,308.87 and 595.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.50, 1,308.87 and 595.49 is: 892.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.50 : 1,308.87 = 595.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.50/1,308.87 = 595.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.50x = 1,308.87 × 595.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.50x = 779,412.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,412.45/873.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.29

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