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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.79, 1,310.68 and 599.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.79, 1,310.68 and 599.81 is: 899.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.79 : 1,310.68 = 599.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.79/1,310.68 = 599.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.79x = 1,310.68 × 599.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.79x = 786,153.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,153.17/873.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.71

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