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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.90, 1,227.09 and 594.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.90, 1,227.09 and 594.35 is: 820.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.90 : 1,227.09 = 594.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.90/1,227.09 = 594.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.90x = 1,227.09 × 594.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.90x = 729,320.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,320.94/888.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.48

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