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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.60, 1,311.89 and 599.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.60, 1,311.89 and 599.86 is: 899.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.60 : 1,311.89 = 599.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.60/1,311.89 = 599.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.60x = 1,311.89 × 599.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.60x = 786,943.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,943.78/874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.78

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