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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.90, 896.85 and 391.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.90, 896.85 and 391.86 is: 587.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.90 : 896.85 = 391.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.90/896.85 = 391.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.90x = 896.85 × 391.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.90x = 351,439.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,439.64/597.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.79

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