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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.22, 898.56 and 570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.22, 898.56 and 570.60 is: 855.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.22 : 898.56 = 570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.22/898.56 = 570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.22x = 898.56 × 570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.22x = 512,718.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,718.34/599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.64

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