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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.10, 899.22 and 558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.10, 899.22 and 558.90 is: 838.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.10 : 899.22 = 558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.10/899.22 = 558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.10x = 899.22 × 558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.10x = 502,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,574.06/599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.88

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