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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.69, 893.97 and 598.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.69, 893.97 and 598.89 is: 891.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.69 : 893.97 = 598.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.69/893.97 = 598.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.69x = 893.97 × 598.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.69x = 535,389.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,389.69/600.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.29

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