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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.81, 1,310.36 and 599.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.81, 1,310.36 and 599.99 is: 899.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.81 : 1,310.36 = 599.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.81/1,310.36 = 599.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.81x = 1,310.36 × 599.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.81x = 786,193.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,193.34/873.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.73

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