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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.06, 892.70 and 579.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.06, 892.70 and 579.48 is: 863.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.06 : 892.70 = 579.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.06/892.70 = 579.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.06x = 892.70 × 579.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.06x = 517,298.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,298.90/599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.52

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