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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.99, 898.59 and 579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.99, 898.59 and 579.20 is: 867.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.99 : 898.59 = 579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.99/898.59 = 579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.99x = 898.59 × 579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.99x = 520,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,460.43/599.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.46

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