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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.05, 1,221.14 and 590.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.05, 1,221.14 and 590.12 is: 814.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.05 : 1,221.14 = 590.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.05/1,221.14 = 590.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.05x = 1,221.14 × 590.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.05x = 720,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,613.03/885.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.21

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