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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885.94, 1,221.45 and 590.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885.94, 1,221.45 and 590.98 is: 814.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885.94 : 1,221.45 = 590.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885.94/1,221.45 = 590.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885.94x = 1,221.45 × 590.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885.94x = 721,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,852.52/885.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.79

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