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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.22, 1,222.44 and 590.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.22, 1,222.44 and 590.66 is: 815.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.22 : 1,222.44 = 590.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.22/1,222.44 = 590.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.22x = 1,222.44 × 590.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.22x = 722,046.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,046.41/885.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.67

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