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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.62, 1,221.02 and 589.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.62, 1,221.02 and 589.78 is: 814.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.62 : 1,221.02 = 589.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.62/1,221.02 = 589.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.62x = 1,221.02 × 589.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.62x = 720,133.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,133.18/884.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.06

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