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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.95, 897.03 and 588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.95, 897.03 and 588.92 is: 882.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.95 : 897.03 = 588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.95/897.03 = 588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.95x = 897.03 × 588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.95x = 528,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,274.42/598.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.00

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