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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.12, 894.96 and 566.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.12, 894.96 and 566.89 is: 848.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.12 : 894.96 = 566.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.12/894.96 = 566.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.12x = 894.96 × 566.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.12x = 507,343.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,343.87/598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.23

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