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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.62, 891.36 and 592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.62, 891.36 and 592.08 is: 881.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.62 : 891.36 = 592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.62/891.36 = 592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.62x = 891.36 × 592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.62x = 527,756.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,756.43/598.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.62

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