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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 891.08 and 583.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 891.08 and 583.02 is: 868.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 891.08 = 583.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/891.08 = 583.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 891.08 × 583.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 519,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,517.46/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.21

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