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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.08, 891.84 and 595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.08, 891.84 and 595.84 is: 887.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.08 : 891.84 = 595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.08/891.84 = 595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.08x = 891.84 × 595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.08x = 531,393.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,393.95/599.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.02

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