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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.64, 1,222.34 and 591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.64, 1,222.34 and 591.40 is: 816.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.64 : 1,222.34 = 591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.64/1,222.34 = 591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.64x = 1,222.34 × 591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.64x = 722,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,891.88/885.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.24

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