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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.37, 1,220.94 and 590.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.37, 1,220.94 and 590.07 is: 814.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.37 : 1,220.94 = 590.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.37/1,220.94 = 590.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.37x = 1,220.94 × 590.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.37x = 720,440.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,440.07/884.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.64

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