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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.20, 1,221.80 and 591.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.20, 1,221.80 and 591.24 is: 815.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.20 : 1,221.80 = 591.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.20/1,221.80 = 591.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.20x = 1,221.80 × 591.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.20x = 722,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,377.03/886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.14

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