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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.63, 1,222.20 and 591.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.63, 1,222.20 and 591.48 is: 816.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.63 : 1,222.20 = 591.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.63/1,222.20 = 591.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.63x = 1,222.20 × 591.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.63x = 722,906.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,906.86/885.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.26

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