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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.87, 899.91 and 584.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.87, 899.91 and 584.47 is: 875.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.87 : 899.91 = 584.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.87/899.91 = 584.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.87x = 899.91 × 584.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.87x = 525,970.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,970.40/600.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.35

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