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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.58, 894.30 and 581.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.58, 894.30 and 581.36 is: 867.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.58 : 894.30 = 581.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.58/894.30 = 581.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.58x = 894.30 × 581.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.58x = 519,905.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,905.78/599.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.12

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