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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.83, 894.68 and 581.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.83, 894.68 and 581.59 is: 867.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.83 : 894.68 = 581.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.83/894.68 = 581.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.83x = 894.68 × 581.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.83x = 520,336.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,336.94/599.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.47

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