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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.48, 1,226.70 and 594.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.48, 1,226.70 and 594.36 is: 820.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.48 : 1,226.70 = 594.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.48/1,226.70 = 594.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.48x = 1,226.70 × 594.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.48x = 729,101.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,101.41/888.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.62

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