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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.20, 1,219.14 and 589.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.20, 1,219.14 and 589.48 is: 812.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.20 : 1,219.14 = 589.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.20/1,219.14 = 589.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.20x = 1,219.14 × 589.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.20x = 718,658.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,658.65/884.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.78

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