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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.31, 891.59 and 578.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.31, 891.59 and 578.73 is: 862.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.31 : 891.59 = 578.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.31/891.59 = 578.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.31x = 891.59 × 578.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.31x = 515,986.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,986.99/598.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.41

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