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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.48, 1,220.19 and 589.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.48, 1,220.19 and 589.46 is: 813.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.48 : 1,220.19 = 589.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.48/1,220.19 = 589.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.48x = 1,220.19 × 589.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.48x = 719,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,253.20/884.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.19

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