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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.87, 1,223.37 and 591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.87, 1,223.37 and 591.84 is: 817.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.87 : 1,223.37 = 591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.87/1,223.37 = 591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.87x = 1,223.37 × 591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.87x = 724,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,039.30/885.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.32

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