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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.56, 900.24 and 588.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.56, 900.24 and 588.61 is: 883.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.56 : 900.24 = 588.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.56/900.24 = 588.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.56x = 900.24 × 588.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.56x = 529,890.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,890.27/599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.80

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