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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.13, 898.20 and 391.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.13, 898.20 and 391.05 is: 586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.13 : 898.20 = 391.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.13/898.20 = 391.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.13x = 898.20 × 391.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.13x = 351,241.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,241.11/599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.25

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