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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.95, 898.53 and 589.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.95, 898.53 and 589.92 is: 883.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.95 : 898.53 = 589.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.95/898.53 = 589.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.95x = 898.53 × 589.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.95x = 530,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,060.82/599.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.51

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