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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.19, 897.69 and 593.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.19, 897.69 and 593.65 is: 890.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.19 : 897.69 = 593.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.19/897.69 = 593.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.19x = 897.69 × 593.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.19x = 532,913.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,913.67/598.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.88

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