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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.19, 1,232.55 and 590.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.19, 1,232.55 and 590.50 is: 885.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.19 : 1,232.55 = 590.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.19/1,232.55 = 590.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.19x = 1,232.55 × 590.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.19x = 727,820.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,820.78/822.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.22

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