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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.78, 1,309.98 and 599.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.78, 1,309.98 and 599.03 is: 898.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.78 : 1,309.98 = 599.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.78/1,309.98 = 599.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.78x = 1,309.98 × 599.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.78x = 784,714.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,714.32/873.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.07

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