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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.86, 1,211.93 and 598.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.86, 1,211.93 and 598.50 is: 826.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.86 : 1,211.93 = 598.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.86/1,211.93 = 598.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.86x = 1,211.93 × 598.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.86x = 725,344.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,344.45/877.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.26

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