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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.87, 1,330.89 and 594.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.87, 1,330.89 and 594.69 is: 892.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.87 : 1,330.89 = 594.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.87/1,330.89 = 594.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.87x = 1,330.89 × 594.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.87x = 791,466.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,466.97/886.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.43

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