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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.56, 1,221.34 and 590.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.56, 1,221.34 and 590.44 is: 815.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.56 : 1,221.34 = 590.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.56/1,221.34 = 590.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.56x = 1,221.34 × 590.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.56x = 721,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,127.99/884.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.24

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