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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.11, 894.89 and 594.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.11, 894.89 and 594.63 is: 886.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.11 : 894.89 = 594.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.11/894.89 = 594.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.11x = 894.89 × 594.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.11x = 532,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,129.93/600.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.73

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