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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.20, 897.30 and 584.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.20, 897.30 and 584.70 is: 877.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.20 : 897.30 = 584.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.20/897.30 = 584.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.20x = 897.30 × 584.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.20x = 524,651.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,651.31/598.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.05

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