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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.06, 899.49 and 588.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.06, 899.49 and 588.13 is: 883.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.06 : 899.49 = 588.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.06/899.49 = 588.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.06x = 899.49 × 588.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.06x = 529,017.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,017.05/599.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.08

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