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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.40, 1,221.51 and 589.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.40, 1,221.51 and 589.14 is: 813.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.40 : 1,221.51 = 589.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.40/1,221.51 = 589.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.40x = 1,221.51 × 589.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.40x = 719,640.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,640.40/884.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.70

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