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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.20, 891.63 and 597.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.20, 891.63 and 597.15 is: 888.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.20 : 891.63 = 597.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.20/891.63 = 597.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.20x = 891.63 × 597.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.20x = 532,439.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,439.78/599.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.58

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