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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.34, 892.80 and 594.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.34, 892.80 and 594.93 is: 887.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.34 : 892.80 = 594.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.34/892.80 = 594.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.34x = 892.80 × 594.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.34x = 531,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,153.50/598.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.72

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