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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.89, 899.85 and 593.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.89, 899.85 and 593.42 is: 891.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.89 : 899.85 = 593.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.89/899.85 = 593.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.89x = 899.85 × 593.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.89x = 533,988.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,988.99/598.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.63

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