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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.01, 893.46 and 580.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.01, 893.46 and 580.79 is: 866.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.01 : 893.46 = 580.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.01/893.46 = 580.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.01x = 893.46 × 580.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.01x = 518,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,908.17/599.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.28

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