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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.26, 1,225.80 and 594.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.26, 1,225.80 and 594.09 is: 819.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.26 : 1,225.80 = 594.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.26/1,225.80 = 594.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.26x = 1,225.80 × 594.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.26x = 728,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,235.52/888.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.85

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