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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.37, 1,225.02 and 593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.37, 1,225.02 and 593.12 is: 817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.37 : 1,225.02 = 593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.37/1,225.02 = 593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.37x = 1,225.02 × 593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.37x = 726,589.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,589.15/888.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.89

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