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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.95, 1,308.99 and 598.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.95, 1,308.99 and 598.82 is: 896.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.95 : 1,308.99 = 598.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.95/1,308.99 = 598.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.95x = 1,308.99 × 598.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.95x = 783,849.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,849.39/873.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.90

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