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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.52, 901.50 and 595.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.52, 901.50 and 595.92 is: 899.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.52 : 901.50 = 595.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.52/901.50 = 595.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.52x = 901.50 × 595.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.52x = 537,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,221.88/597.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.09

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