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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.71, 1,226.14 and 594.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.71, 1,226.14 and 594.27 is: 819.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.71 : 1,226.14 = 594.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.71/1,226.14 = 594.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.71x = 1,226.14 × 594.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.71x = 728,656.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,656.73/888.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.91

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