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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.72, 1,309.86 and 599.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.72, 1,309.86 and 599.13 is: 898.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.72 : 1,309.86 = 599.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.72/1,309.86 = 599.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.72x = 1,309.86 × 599.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.72x = 784,776.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,776.42/873.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.20

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