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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.10, 894.80 and 598.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.10, 894.80 and 598.95 is: 893.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.10 : 894.80 = 598.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.10/894.80 = 598.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.10x = 894.80 × 598.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.10x = 535,941.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,941.96/600.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.09

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