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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.92, 898.70 and 566.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.92, 898.70 and 566.19 is: 848.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.92 : 898.70 = 566.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.92/898.70 = 566.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.92x = 898.70 × 566.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.92x = 508,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,832.12/599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.17

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