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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.89, 1,226.88 and 594.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.89, 1,226.88 and 594.45 is: 820.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.89 : 1,226.88 = 594.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.89/1,226.88 = 594.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.89x = 1,226.88 × 594.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.89x = 729,318.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,318.82/888.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.49

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