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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.89, 1,225.19 and 594.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.89, 1,225.19 and 594.05 is: 818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.89 : 1,225.19 = 594.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.89/1,225.19 = 594.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.89x = 1,225.19 × 594.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.89x = 727,819.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,819.48/888.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.80

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