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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.37, 1,226.01 and 594.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.37, 1,226.01 and 594.13 is: 819.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.37 : 1,226.01 = 594.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.37/1,226.01 = 594.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.37x = 1,226.01 × 594.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.37x = 728,409.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,409.32/888.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.94

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