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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.72, 893.76 and 589.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.72, 893.76 and 589.76 is: 877.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.72 : 893.76 = 589.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.72/893.76 = 589.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.72x = 893.76 × 589.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.72x = 527,103.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,103.90/600.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.45

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