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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.62, 1,222.36 and 591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.62, 1,222.36 and 591 is: 815.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.62 : 1,222.36 = 591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.62/1,222.36 = 591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.62x = 1,222.36 × 591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.62x = 722,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,414.76/885.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.72

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