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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.32, 1,225.82 and 589.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.32, 1,225.82 and 589.20 is: 813.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.32 : 1,225.82 = 589.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.32/1,225.82 = 589.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.32x = 1,225.82 × 589.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.32x = 722,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,253.14/888.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.06

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