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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.40, 1,222.89 and 590.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.40, 1,222.89 and 590.14 is: 815.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.40 : 1,222.89 = 590.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.40/1,222.89 = 590.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.40x = 1,222.89 × 590.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.40x = 721,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,676.30/885.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.09

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