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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.10, 894.18 and 584.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.10, 894.18 and 584.52 is: 872.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.10 : 894.18 = 584.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.10/894.18 = 584.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.10x = 894.18 × 584.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.10x = 522,666.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,666.09/599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.42

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