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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.98, 894.19 and 599.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.98, 894.19 and 599.07 is: 892.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.98 : 894.19 = 599.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.98/894.19 = 599.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.98x = 894.19 × 599.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.98x = 535,679.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,679.51/599.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.83

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