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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.69, 1,311.52 and 597.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.69, 1,311.52 and 597.81 is: 897.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.69 : 1,311.52 = 597.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.69/1,311.52 = 597.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.69x = 1,311.52 × 597.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.69x = 784,031.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,031.57/873.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.38

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