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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.56, 901.02 and 584.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.56, 901.02 and 584.92 is: 879.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.56 : 901.02 = 584.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.56/901.02 = 584.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.56x = 901.02 × 584.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.56x = 527,024.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,024.62/599.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.02

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