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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.30, 1,222.02 and 590.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.30, 1,222.02 and 590.66 is: 815.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.30 : 1,222.02 = 590.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.30/1,222.02 = 590.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.30x = 1,222.02 × 590.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.30x = 721,798.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,798.33/885.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.31

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