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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.39, 899.10 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.39, 899.10 and 592.92 is: 890.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.39 : 899.10 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.39/899.10 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.39x = 899.10 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.39x = 533,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,094.37/598.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.88

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