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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.05, 1,221.01 and 588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.05, 1,221.01 and 588.80 is: 813.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.05 : 1,221.01 = 588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.05/1,221.01 = 588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.05x = 1,221.01 × 588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.05x = 718,932.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,932.27/884.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.23

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