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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.37, 893.70 and 598.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.37, 893.70 and 598.56 is: 892.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.37 : 893.70 = 598.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.37/893.70 = 598.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.37x = 893.70 × 598.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.37x = 534,933.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,933.07/599.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.49

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