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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.76, 1,222.74 and 590.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.76, 1,222.74 and 590.53 is: 815.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.76 : 1,222.74 = 590.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.76/1,222.74 = 590.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.76x = 1,222.74 × 590.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.76x = 722,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,064.65/885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.19

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