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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.09, 897.67 and 576.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.09, 897.67 and 576.61 is: 863.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.09 : 897.67 = 576.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.09/897.67 = 576.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.09x = 897.67 × 576.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.09x = 517,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,605.50/599.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.99

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