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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.56, 890.58 and 593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.56, 890.58 and 593.88 is: 883.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.56 : 890.58 = 593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.56/890.58 = 593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.56x = 890.58 × 593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.56x = 528,897.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,897.65/598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.62

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