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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.22, 1,220.76 and 594.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.22, 1,220.76 and 594.95 is: 890.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.22 : 1,220.76 = 594.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.22/1,220.76 = 594.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.22x = 1,220.76 × 594.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.22x = 726,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,285.06/815.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.91

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