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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.40, 892.56 and 584.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.40, 892.56 and 584.04 is: 869.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.40 : 892.56 = 584.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.40/892.56 = 584.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.40x = 892.56 × 584.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.40x = 521,290.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,290.74/599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.69

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