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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.60, 1,311.90 and 599.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.60, 1,311.90 and 599.20 is: 898.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.60 : 1,311.90 = 599.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.60/1,311.90 = 599.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.60x = 1,311.90 × 599.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.60x = 786,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,090.48/874.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.80

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