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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.06, 900.99 and 589.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.06, 900.99 and 589.13 is: 884.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.06 : 900.99 = 589.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.06/900.99 = 589.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.06x = 900.99 × 589.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.06x = 530,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,800.24/600.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.58

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