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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.19, 1,221.60 and 590.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.19, 1,221.60 and 590.26 is: 814.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.19 : 1,221.60 = 590.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.19/1,221.60 = 590.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.19x = 1,221.60 × 590.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.19x = 721,061.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,061.62/885.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.58

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