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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.91, 1,226.40 and 594.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.91, 1,226.40 and 594.25 is: 819.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.91 : 1,226.40 = 594.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.91/1,226.40 = 594.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.91x = 1,226.40 × 594.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.91x = 728,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,788.20/888.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.87

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