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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 893.33 and 596.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 893.33 and 596.84 is: 888.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 893.33 = 596.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/893.33 = 596.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 893.33 × 596.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 533,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,175.08/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.51

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