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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.29, 895.17 and 594.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.29, 895.17 and 594.82 is: 887.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.29 : 895.17 = 594.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.29/895.17 = 594.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.29x = 895.17 × 594.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.29x = 532,465.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,465.01/600.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.01

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