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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.56, 899.52 and 583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.56, 899.52 and 583.92 is: 877.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.56 : 899.52 = 583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.56/899.52 = 583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.56x = 899.52 × 583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.56x = 525,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,247.72/598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.52

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