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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.35, 897.12 and 576.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.35, 897.12 and 576.67 is: 863.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.35 : 897.12 = 576.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.35/897.12 = 576.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.35x = 897.12 × 576.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.35x = 517,342.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,342.19/599.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.17

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