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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.76, 894.58 and 581.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.76, 894.58 and 581.54 is: 867.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.76 : 894.58 = 581.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.76/894.58 = 581.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.76x = 894.58 × 581.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.76x = 520,228.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,228.13/599.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.39

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