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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.04, 890.55 and 595.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.04, 890.55 and 595.88 is: 887.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.04 : 890.55 = 595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.04/890.55 = 595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.04x = 890.55 × 595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.04x = 530,658.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,658.72/598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.34

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