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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.87, 898.41 and 583.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.87, 898.41 and 583.47 is: 873.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.87 : 898.41 = 583.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.87/898.41 = 583.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.87x = 898.41 × 583.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.87x = 524,195.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,195.28/599.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.86

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