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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826.60, 1,235.18 and 594.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826.60, 1,235.18 and 594.40 is: 888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826.60 : 1,235.18 = 594.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826.60/1,235.18 = 594.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826.60x = 1,235.18 × 594.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826.60x = 734,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,190.99/826.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.21

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