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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.19, 1,225.88 and 593.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.19, 1,225.88 and 593.95 is: 819.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.19 : 1,225.88 = 593.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.19/1,225.88 = 593.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.19x = 1,225.88 × 593.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.19x = 728,111.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,111.43/888.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.77

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