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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.48, 892.65 and 592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.48, 892.65 and 592.96 is: 882.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.48 : 892.65 = 592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.48/892.65 = 592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.48x = 892.65 × 592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.48x = 529,298.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,298.32/599.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.93

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