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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.76, 1,226.19 and 594.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.76, 1,226.19 and 594.22 is: 819.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.76 : 1,226.19 = 594.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.76/1,226.19 = 594.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.76x = 1,226.19 × 594.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.76x = 728,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,626.62/888.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.82

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