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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.31, 1,311.47 and 599.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.31, 1,311.47 and 599.57 is: 899.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.31 : 1,311.47 = 599.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.31/1,311.47 = 599.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.31x = 1,311.47 × 599.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.31x = 786,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,319.37/874.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.36

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