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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.33, 1,329.09 and 594.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.33, 1,329.09 and 594.73 is: 891.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.33 : 1,329.09 = 594.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.33/1,329.09 = 594.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.33x = 1,329.09 × 594.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.33x = 790,449.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,449.70/886.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.82

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