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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887.29, 1,328.60 and 594.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887.29, 1,328.60 and 594.33 is: 889.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887.29 : 1,328.60 = 594.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887.29/1,328.60 = 594.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887.29x = 1,328.60 × 594.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887.29x = 789,626.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,626.84/887.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.93

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