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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.80, 1,222.90 and 591.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.80, 1,222.90 and 591.50 is: 816.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.80 : 1,222.90 = 591.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.80/1,222.90 = 591.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.80x = 1,222.90 × 591.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.80x = 723,345.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,345.35/885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.60

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