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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.86, 1,221.64 and 590.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.86, 1,221.64 and 590.61 is: 814.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.86 : 1,221.64 = 590.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.86/1,221.64 = 590.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.86x = 1,221.64 × 590.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.86x = 721,512.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,512.80/885.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.48

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