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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.01, 1,223.72 and 590.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.01, 1,223.72 and 590.77 is: 815.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.01 : 1,223.72 = 590.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.01/1,223.72 = 590.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.01x = 1,223.72 × 590.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.01x = 722,931.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,931.05/886.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.94

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