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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.06, 896.49 and 586.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.06, 896.49 and 586.13 is: 880.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.06 : 896.49 = 586.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.06/896.49 = 586.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.06x = 896.49 × 586.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.06x = 525,455.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,455.20/597.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.07

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