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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.45, 1,220.66 and 590.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.45, 1,220.66 and 590.61 is: 814.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.45 : 1,220.66 = 590.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.45/1,220.66 = 590.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.45x = 1,220.66 × 590.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.45x = 720,931.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,931.05/885.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.20

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