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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.56, 894.76 and 598.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.56, 894.76 and 598.13 is: 891.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.56 : 894.76 = 598.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.56/894.76 = 598.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.56x = 894.76 × 598.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.56x = 535,186.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,186.06/600.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.14

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