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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.04, 1,230.54 and 590.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.04, 1,230.54 and 590.92 is: 884.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.04 : 1,230.54 = 590.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.04/1,230.54 = 590.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.04x = 1,230.54 × 590.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.04x = 727,150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,150.70/822.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.57

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