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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.90, 1,310.16 and 599.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.90, 1,310.16 and 599.18 is: 898.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.90 : 1,310.16 = 599.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.90/1,310.16 = 599.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.90x = 1,310.16 × 599.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.90x = 785,013.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,013.99/873.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.29

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