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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.31, 1,222.02 and 590.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.31, 1,222.02 and 590.67 is: 815.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.31 : 1,222.02 = 590.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.31/1,222.02 = 590.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.31x = 1,222.02 × 590.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.31x = 721,810.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,810.55/885.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.32

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