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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.39, 1,222.05 and 590.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.39, 1,222.05 and 590.95 is: 815.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.39 : 1,222.05 = 590.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.39/1,222.05 = 590.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.39x = 1,222.05 × 590.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.39x = 722,170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,170.45/885.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.65

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