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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 889.02 and 580.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 889.02 and 580.59 is: 868.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 889.02 = 580.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/889.02 = 580.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 889.02 × 580.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 516,156.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,156.12/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.95

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